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Jerry Schurder

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20425

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, further to the HMT press release, Treasury to call time on uncertainty for pubs and hotels, 24 August 2026, whether Jerry Schurder is a direct ministerial appointment; and whether he will be remunerated.

Answered by Treasury

Jerry Schurder was appointed as a Direct Ministerial Appointment to lead an independent review of the valuation methodology used to assess pubs and hotels for business rates purposes. As set out at “Search results – Direct ministerial appointments – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK” he receives remuneration in this role and was appointed on the basis of his relevant expertise and experience.

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