Debate contribution: Business Growth Accelerator and Vacant Rating Reform

Debate contribution by Dr Steve Aiken OBE on 29 June 2026.

MLA: Dr Steve Aiken OBE
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 29 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Ministerial Statements
Heading: Business Growth Accelerator and Vacant Rating Reform
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5644692

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I thank the Minister for his statement. Minister, as well as the move to reduce the cost to the Assembly of vacant non-domestic properties and to increase liability so that we will not have so many vacant properties, you will be aware of the Dilapidation Bill and of the conversations that have been taking place in Wales and Scotland about bringing together the issues of dilapidation and vacant property rate relief. Have you had any discussions with the Agriculture Minister about how those matters can be more joined up?

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