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Points of Order
15 September 2026
Lead MP
Daisy Cooper
St Albans
Lib Dem
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
EconomyTaxationBusiness & TradeParliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 4
At a Glance
Daisy Cooper raised concerns about points of order in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Daisy Cooper raised a point of order regarding the Valuation Office Agency's revaluation that has doubled the business rates bills of two small businesses in her constituency, Smallford farm shop and Hatch, which could result in the closure of these businesses due to the VOA's backdating of liability.
Daisy Cooper
Lab
St Albans
Daisy Cooper urged the Madam Deputy Speaker to help raise her concern with the relevant Minister before the House rises for a month, as the delay by the VOA is entirely its fault and a challenge and appeal could take up to a year.
Nusrat Ghani
Con
Wealden
Nusrat Ghani responded that the issue is important but not a matter for the Chair, and that it should be raised with the Treasury Front Bench or the appropriate Department.
Meg Hillier
Lab
Hackney South and Shoreditch
Meg Hillier raised a point of order regarding negative comments made by a passholder towards trans people, urging the House to be a welcoming place for all constituents and to ensure that passholders are reminded of the importance of courtesy.
Nusrat Ghani
Con
Wealden
Nusrat Ghani reiterated that this is not a matter for the Chair, but suggested that Meg Hillier could raise her concern with those in charge of the independent complaints and grievance scheme.
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