Written Question·Treasury·UIN 87893

Music Venues: Business Rates

Tabled: 4 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025

Question

Mr Louie French

ConservativeOld Bexley and Sidcup

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the number of grassroots music venues that will be affected by the new higher multiplier rate of retail, hospitality and leisure relief; and what assessment her Department ha

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
The Government is creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century.As set out at Autumn Budget 2024, the Government will introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitali...

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