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Written question asked by Steve Double (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 October 2019. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 on behalf of the Treasury.


Hospitality Industry: Non-domestic Rates

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the effect of the application of state aid rules to business rates on the hospitality sector.

Answer

While the UK is an EU member state the UK continues to be bound by State aid rules.

The Government has taken repeated action to reduce the burden of business rates for all ratepayers, including those in the hospitality sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
294197
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Government assistance Business rates Hospitality industry
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk