Question reference: S5W-28761
- Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 28 April 2020
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Current status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 12 May 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, whether it has given Tesco in Scotland additional rates relief other than the 1.5 pence non-domestic rates increase due in April 2020-21 but not implemented.
Answer
We are determined to help keep companies in business and our financial support now exceeds the £2.3 billion passed on from the UK Government.
This includes a universal 1.6% relief available to all non-domestic properties, and a 100% relief for businesses in the Retail, Hospitality, Leisure and Airport sectors.
The Scottish Government does not comment on the eligibility of specific ratepayers. Local authorities administer the system and award reliefs, and the interpretation of the relevant legislation is a matter for them.