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Written Question
Boundary Outlet: Business Rates
Wednesday 6th September 2023

Asked by: Craig Whittaker (Conservative - Calder Valley)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the planned timetable is for the Valuation Office Agency reviewing the business rate valuation representations made by Boundary Outlet headquartered in Colne, Lancashire; and if he will hold discussions with the Valuation Office Agency on expediting the assessment process.

Answered by Victoria Atkins - Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) carries out its valuations independently of Ministers and is currently meeting its statutory deadlines in relation to its Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) service.

It is not possible to disclose information about the specific CCA cases involved, as the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 restricts the VOA from providing this information to protect ratepayer confidentiality.

The VOA’s 2022-2023 annual report, which will contain the most recent performance statistics, is planned for publication in November.

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