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AQW 48906/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance

To ask the Minister of Finance whether any assessment has been made of the impact of current business rates on the sustainability of post offices, particularly smaller and rural branches.

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 48441/22-27.

Official sources

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