Written questions

Business Rates: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 26964 · Tabled 3 Sep 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Tonia Antoniazzi

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value is of the Barnett consequential arising for the Northern Ireland Executive from the additional 20% business rates relief for pubs, clubs and live music venues announced on 23 July 2026.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 8 Sep 2026

The Barnett formula applies when UK Government departmental DEL budgets formally change, not when new policy or funding is announced. Any Barnett consequentials for the Northern Ireland Executive resulting from changes to business rates revenues in Englan...