Written Question · S4W-13669 · Session 4
For what reasons it postponed the 2015 revaluation of properties for non-domestic rates until 2017.
The question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reasons it postponed the 2015 revaluation of properties for non-domestic rates until 2017.
The answer
The UK Government announced in October 2012 that it would postpone the 2015 business rates revaluation for commercial properties in England until 2017.
If the Scottish Government did proceed with the 2015 revaluation it is likely that our ability to maintain business rate parity with the rate of the UK would be jeopardised.
The time between now and 2017 will be used to have a thorough and comprehensive review of the business system. Any changes to the rating system resulting from the recent consultation “Supporting Business
- Promoting growth” will be put in place in time for the next revaluation, but where early actions are identified and affordable these can be implemented much sooner.
If the Scottish Government did proceed with the 2015 revaluation it is likely that our ability to maintain business rate parity with the rate of the UK would be jeopardised.
The time between now and 2017 will be used to have a thorough and comprehensive review of the business system. Any changes to the rating system resulting from the recent consultation “Supporting Business
- Promoting growth” will be put in place in time for the next revaluation, but where early actions are identified and affordable these can be implemented much sooner.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-13669 by reference.