Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 114829

Empty Property: Shops

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Steve Barclay

Conservative — North East Cambridgeshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to prevent commercial landlords from leaving premises empty for long periods; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of usi

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh

This Government is taking action to tackle long-term commercial vacancy and to support vibrant high streets. To address business rates avoidance and evasion we recognise the importance of a system where everyone pays their fair share and are committed to ...

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