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AQW 48981/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance

To ask the Minister of Finance whether any assessment has been made of the impact of current business rates on the sustainability of post offices, particularly smaller and rural branches.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 18 June 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
18 June 2026
Answer due by
3 July 2026
Answered
30 June 202612 days after tabling
Department
Department of Finance
Priority question
No

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to AQW 48441/22-27.

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