Dave Doogan
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Business Rates
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Dan Tomlinson
As I have said, some live music venues are valued in a similar way to pubs, and will therefore be included in the relief. We think it fairest to provide the same level of relief to all music venues. The detail will be set out for the business in his constituency and others to see in the guidance, which I hope, if it has not already been published, will be published at some point today.
Dave Doogan (Angus and Perthshire Glens) (SNP)
It does not say “English Business Rates” up there on the annunciator, so I assume the Minister can confirm that the budget—the departmental expenditure limit—for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will increase with the new money, which will mean Barnett consequentials for the devolved nations. What will the quantum of that be, and when will it be delivered?
Dan Tomlinson
The Barnett consequentials of this decision will be set out in the usual way and through the usual process.