Part of Treasury – in the House of Commons at on 11 February 2020.
David Evennett
Conservative, Bexleyheath and Crayford
We all know that small businesses are the driver of growth and prosperity across our country, but too many struggle because of high business rates. Can the Minister confirm that the Conservative Government will extend the retail discount of 50% later this year, giving a much-needed tax cut to millions of small businesses on high streets across the country?
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