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Asked by Paula

AQW 48903/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance

To ask the Minister of Finance whether he has given any consideration to full rates exemption for post offices, given their unique economic and social contribution.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 17 June 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
17 June 2026
Answer due by
2 July 2026
Answered
30 July 202643 days after tabling
Department
Department of Finance
Priority question
No

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to AQW 48444/22-27.

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