Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 10 October 2019.
We have to balance the economy and ensure that there is growth across the sector.
I hear what Mr Wightman is saying but I do not agree with it completely.
We know that the Government has looked at the Barclay review’s recommendations on revaluations. One of the biggest benefits will be that revaluations will take place every three years rather than every five years. That is important.
It is disappointing that, despite the long-standing promises to reform business rates, there is no firm timescale to reduce the large business supplement, which means that Scottish businesses are uncompetitive.