Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether the increase in Business Rates relief announced in the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 will impact local government funding.

The Government will compensate local authorities for loss of income as a result of business rate relief, following a well-established process. Relief awarded in line with the eligibility criteria, which will be set out in guidance, will not therefore impact on local government funding.