Written Question·Treasury·UIN 16985

Business Premises: Business Rates

Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

LabourSlough

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the flexible workspace sector on (a) changes to the Valuation Office classification of serviced offices and (b) the potential impact of these changes on small businesses.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
Both HM Treasury Ministers and officials continue to engage closely with the flexible workspace sector.The Valuation Office (VO) is responsible for valuing non-domestic property for business rates purposes. They are required to maintain accurate rating li...

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