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Asked by Kellie

AQW 17288/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance

To ask the Minister of Finance how any income generated from a removal of rates exemption for university accommodation will be used.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 23 October 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
23 October 2024
Answer due by
7 November 2024
Answered
30 October 20247 days after tabling
Department
Department of Finance
Priority question
No

Answer

No decision has been taken on the removal of this measure.

As a general rule, any revenue savings from rating support that is removed would be a matter for the Executive to decide in line with budgetary processes.

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