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Meeting of the Parliament 10 June 2026 [Last updated 18:45]
10 Jun 2026 · S7 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Non-domestic Rates System
I point members to my entry in the register of members’ interests as a sitting councillor in Falkirk.
Tax increment financing has been incredibly successful in Falkirk in unlocking the economic potential of the area, delivering 2,000 jobs and £36 million of infrastructure in the first half of a 25-year project. What assurances can the minister give that any changes to non-domestic rates will support and enhance TIF schemes, such as the successful example in Falkirk district, so as not to put such vital economic growth at risk?
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