Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Murray and Rupa Huq

Tuesday 8th April 2025 Commons Chamber

[James Murray]

I appreciate the concerns that second home owners may move to the business rates system. I emphasise that there are requirements that must be met before properties can be assessed for business rates. Those have recently been strengthened, but we will keep them under review.

[Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton) (Lab)]

4. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase the affordability of new homes.