Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Friday, 12 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Livermore (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Business Rates: Devolution
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government which of the "lower business rates multipliers" for retail, hospitality and leisure properties with a rateable value of less than £500,000 will be applied in (1) Wales, (2) Scotland, and (3) Northern Ireland; and what discussions they have held with devolved administrations on this matter.
- Answer
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Business rates is a devolved policy area. Therefore, the new retail hospitality and leisure multipliers will apply in England only.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL12948
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Devolution Leisure Business rates Retail trade Hospitality industry
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- 2026-01-06 17:41:26 +0000
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