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When a territorial force, rather than the BTP, attends an incident, is there a charge levied by the territorial force? I see people shaking their heads.
Do we have to consider the reform of section 75 agreements, planning gain and the introduction of a levy—I apologise if I use the terminology wrongly—so that the money goes towards infrastructure and other types of sustainable development?
It is not that they are unimportant, but we want to ascertain the tax base as easily and as cost effectively as we can to enable us to levy a local tax. That is why we are undertaking the task; it is no more than that.
Thinking laterally, as we all have to, has any consideration been given to marine industry levies or any other forms of funding that might go to marine planning partnerships?
The members become involved in the general meetings that take place three times a year, as stated, if anything needs to be more widely discussed. Does the annual contribution or levy from members go into the widows fund?
The Electoral Commission has mentioned a figure that is tied to the old powers of the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, which could levy fines of up to £500,000 for data breaches.
The polluter pays principle is important and needs to be explored in much more depth. Voluntary levies are another option that can be explored, particularly on a trial basis.
All the expense of the works was to be recovered “by way of an assessment raised and levied on the owners of the land”. That is, in summary, the way in which the 1846 act operates.