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High Street Retailers in South Scotland (Budget)

Part of Portfolio Question Time – in the Scottish Parliament at on 10 December 2025.

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Photo of Ivan McKee Ivan McKee Scottish National Party

The revaluation process is carried out by independent assessors, but I am aware of the concern and have had communication from businesses on the points that Craig Hoy raised. We continue to look at the challenging economic conditions and the pressure that rates Bills put on businesses.

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