Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Local Government Association about (1) the administration of and (2) the effectiveness of the COVID-19 business rate relief scheme.
Businesses are expected to receive almost £10 billion in business rate relief as part of the Government’s comprehensive package of support for the economy during the coronavirus pandemic
In line with usual practice, the Government has worked with the Local Government Association and local government practitioners to support the administration and implementation of this relief.