Surely one of the huge benefits of the empty homes premium is that it will mean that councils have more money, thereby reducing the burde

Surely one of the huge benefits of the empty homes premium is that it will mean that councils have more money, thereby reducing the burde

I congratulate the hon. Member for Glasgow South (Stewart Malcolm McDonald) on bringing this Bill before the House.

Certainly not; I am going as fast as I can. The activities carried out during such a trial assessment would not constitute work.

If the hon. Gentleman was able to take the case he mentioned to HMRC and it was resolved, why is there a need for new legislation?

Let me get to the end of my speech. I am very pleased that, as we heard from my hon.

No, I am not entirely comfortable with that.

Absolutely. My hon. Friend reads my mind; he has obviously been looking ahead at what I am about to say.

I have not read it, but I would be extremely interested to do so, so I will look at it. I thank the hon. and learned Lady.

There is a lot to be said for what my hon. Friend says.