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Commons · Question 4990 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Jess Brown-Fuller

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of business rates policy on access to affordable fitness facilities and consequent effects on public health.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 8 Jun 2026

At the Budget, the Valuation Office announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties. In recognition of the impact ...