Edinburgh Chamber spearheaded a campaign in June 2005 to 'level the playing field' by getting Business Rates in Scotland set to the same level as England. Scottish businesses are currently paying over 8% more than English rates.
Edinburgh Chamber spearheaded a campaign in June 2005 to 'level the playing field' by getting Business Rates in Scotland set to the same level as England. Scottish businesses are currently paying over 8% more than English rates.
In September Enterprise Minister Nichol Stephen announced the playing field would in fact be levelled. A fantastic success for the Chamber lobbying on a national issue! This will save Edinburgh businesses nearly £30m per year by 2007 and nationally business will be over £200m better off.
We will continue to campaign on other issues allied to the business tax burden.
Members' evidence and views formed a key part of this campaign, so further contributions are always welcome.
Details of speeches given at a Press Conference to launch the Chamber's campaign in June 2005 can be accessed below:
Level The Playing Field Script 22nd June 2005 ( pdf - 228 KB)
