AQW 13033/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Finance
To ask the Minister of Finance when he proposes to add regularly published magazines to the same rate of rates relief and support as newspapers.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 20 January 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 20 January 2021
- Answer due by
- 4 February 2021
- Answered
- 29 January 20219 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Finance
- Priority question
- No
Answer
I took action to support the production of our local newspapers as they are a key part of the fabric of society and reflect the local community. These newspapers have experienced a significant loss of income as a result of the pandemic. I have no plans to add magazines to the business rate support. This scheme is similar to the support in place in Scotland.