10. Welsh Conservatives Debate: Business rates for self-catering accommodation

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:12 pm on 7 December 2022.

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Photo of Mabon ap Gwynfor Mabon ap Gwynfor Plaid Cymru 6:12, 7 December 2022

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No, I can't answer the question—I'll just wait for the interpretation—I can't answer that question, I'm afraid, Janet, because it wasn't clear what the purpose of the wording of the motion was. I didn't understand the motion, so I can't answer that question.

However, if I have understood the explanation that has been given, then the motion as it has been submitted, and the motion that we'll be voting on, refers to the wrong year. The motion talks about eligibility for qualifying for business rates in 2022-23, this year, rather than 2023-24, which is what it should be referring to.

It's like trying to search for train times on the Transport for Wales app. I don’t know if you've noticed, but, if you input the wrong time, then the app tells you that it's impossible to book a train that's already left the station. Quite right, as well.