Written Question·Treasury·UIN 101133

Beer and Public Houses: Business Rates

Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 8 January 2026

Question

John Milne

Liberal DemocratHorsham

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the Valuation Office Agency on the application of business rates to pubs and breweries.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
I have regular discussions with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), who are responsible for independently valuing properties.  
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