Written questions

Performing Arts: Business Rates

Commons · Question 117466 · Tabled 3 Mar 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 9 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Simon Opher

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to make comedy venues eligible for the 15% business rates relief.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 9 Mar 2026

The Government has defined in guidance which properties will be eligible for the relief announced on 27th January 2026 based on definitions used previously in the business rates system. Individual Local Authorities will need to determine which properties ...