Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget on business rates costs for manufacturing businesses; and whether he plans to introduce targeted business rates relief for manufacturers.

Manufacturing businesses will continue to benefit from the £4.3 billion support package announced at Autumn Budget 2025 to protect ratepayers from large bill increases following the 2026 revaluation. This includes a redesigned transitional relief scheme, funded until the 2029 revaluation, which provides more generous support for properties paying the high-value multiplier, including key Industrial Strategy properties.

The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events, and does not routinely comment on proposals.