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Written question asked by Julian Smith (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Public Houses: Business Rates

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of HMRC guidance on business rates valuations for pubs in 'attractive locations', including rural and community pubs, on the financial viability of those establishments in North Yorkshire.

Answer

The guidance referred to sets out how pubs were to be valued for the previous valuation exercise which took place under the previous government, with valuation date of April 2024. This government is reviewing the methodology used to calculate rateable values for pubs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16888
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Finance Business rates Public houses Revenue and Customs Valuation North Yorkshire
Link
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