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Business Rates: Valuation

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 26177

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what Special Category Code is given by HMRC Valuation Office to (a) betting shops, (b) fast food takeaways, (c) adult gaming centres and (d) barbers.

Answered by Treasury

The Valuation Office publishes a list of Special Category codes and descriptions on their website here.

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