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Written question asked by Elliot Colburn (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 December 2021 (named day). It was answered by Lucy Frazer (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 December 2021 on behalf of the Treasury.


Business: Coronavirus

Question

What steps his Department is taking to help the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors recover from the covid-19 pandemic.

Answer

The Government has announced a new relief for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth almost £1.7 billion, to help support high streets.

This is part of a wider package announced at the conclusion of the Government’s review of business rates, which is worth £7 billion over the next five years, including a freeze in the multiplier for 2022-23.

This follows unprecedented business rates support worth £16 billion for high streets throughout the pandemic.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
904611
Session
2021-22
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Leisure Government assistance Retail trade Coronavirus Hospitality industry
Link
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