Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, further to the HMT press release, Treasury to call time on uncertainty for pubs and hotels, 24 August 2026, whether Jerry Schurder is a direct ministerial appointment; and whether he will be remunerated.

Jerry Schurder was appointed as a Direct Ministerial Appointment to lead an independent review of the valuation methodology used to assess pubs and hotels for business rates purposes. As set out at “Search results – Direct ministerial appointments – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK” he receives remuneration in this role and was appointed on the basis of his relevant expertise and experience.