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Written question asked by Baroness Doocey (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 29 October 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 2019. It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 November 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Thomas Cook: Insolvency

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on business rates revenue, following the closure of Thomas Cook's high street shops.

Answer

My Department does not hold data on business rates liabilities associated with particular ratepayers or properties. However, I understand that a significant number of former Thomas Cook branches have been reopened by Hays Travel, with more to follow.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL500
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Insolvency Business rates Shops Thomas Cook
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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