Debate contribution: Rating Policy

Debate contribution by Mr Andrew McMurray on 17 February 2025.

MLA: Mr Andrew McMurray
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 17 February 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Rating Policy
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4802863

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I thank the Minister. In light of the current economic climate for small to medium-sized businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors, why is he consulting on small business rate relief in year 2 of the strategic review rather than in year 1, given its urgency for some of our town centres?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 1561/22-27.

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