AQW 41959/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 09/02/2015
Answered On Date: 26/02/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of how the rise of e-commerce is likely to impact upon the current high street business rates system in Northern Ireland.

Answer:

Although the Revaluation has redistributed the rating burden in a way that is helpful to High Streets in many parts of Northern Ireland, it has not had the effect that many expected in some areas.

I would like this year’s review of non-domestic taxation to consider if the current system is fit for purpose and whether there are alternative ways of raising revenue from businesses in Northern Ireland.