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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Friday, 4 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 18 September 2026. It was answered by Lord Pitt-Watson (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Business Rates: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to devolving the power of setting business rates to Northern Ireland as part of the government's devolution agenda.

Answer

Non-domestic rates are already devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly by the Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3115
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Devolution Northern Ireland Business rates
Link
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