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AQW 48904/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance

To ask the Minister of Finance whether he has given any consideration to (i) expanding; or (ii) enhancing, Small Business Rates Relief for post offices, given their essential role in local communities.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 17 June 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
17 June 2026
Answer due by
2 July 2026
Answered
30 June 202613 days after tabling
Department
Department of Finance
Priority question
No

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to AQW 48442/22-27.

Official sources

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