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Beer and Public Houses: Business Rates

Asked by John MilneLiberal DemocratTreasuryTabled Answered 8 January 2026UIN 101133

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the Valuation Office Agency on the application of business rates to pubs and breweries.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

I have regular discussions with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), who are responsible for independently valuing properties.  

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