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Pitch Fee Uprating under the Mobile Homes Act 1983

1. Do you agree with the proposal that Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most appropriate inflationary index for pitch fee uprating for Scottish contracts under the Mobile Homes Act 1983?

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Agree
Disagree
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As i am an old age pensioner it will bring any increases in line

Options for Changing the Basis of Pitch Fee Uprating in Legislation

2. Do you agree that the proposed change in uprating from Retail Prices Index (RPI) to Consumer Prices Index (CPI) should take effect for both existing and future contracts?

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Disagree
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Consistency is paramount

3. Do you think a further change should be made to the Mobile Homes Act 1983 so that the statistical basis for uprating pitch fees can be amended by secondary legislation in the future, to keep pace with developments in statistics?

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No
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It saves on drawn out legistration

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Question 5. In your opinion, what is the likely impact of the proposed change in pitch fee uprating from Retail Prices Index (RPI) to Consumer Prices Index (CPI) on businesses or other organisations?

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UK Pensioners are among the poorest in Europe in terms of income this will help a little bit and control the site owners from profiteering

Question 6. In your opinion, what is the likely impact of the proposed change on residents and other individuals?

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Peace of mind that site fees are not out of control

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