Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:58 pm on 22 November 2016.
I think the First Minister will know that I’ve raised with him other cases from north Wales, actually, when I asked him about the effects of the revaluation and the hikes that businesses there have been experiencing. So, I think it is clear that a number of businesses throughout Wales are facing an extreme increase in their liabilities as a result of the revaluation. So, would he look again at the level of transitional relief that is provided and whether more can be done there? We are in this odd position of the revaluation happening and then, a year later, there is going to be a more fundamental reform of the business rate scheme. As a result of that, wouldn’t it be sensible to look as to whether the transitional relief provided is sufficient to provide succour to some of the businesses affected?