That the Parliament notes the recommendation of the Barclay Review of Non-Domestic Rates that local authority arm’s-length external organisations (ALEOs) providing leisure and cultural facilities should have their charitable exemption from rates removed; acknowledges that, in responding to the Barclay report, the Scottish Government undertook to have further dialogue with stakeholders to inform consideration of this recommendation from Barclay; notes the engagement that the Scottish Government has undertaken, and agrees that, following the views expressed by stakeholders, this recommendation should not be accepted.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Annie Wells
That the Parliament notes the recommendation of the Barclay Review of Non-Domestic Rates that local authority arm's-length external organisations (ALEOs) providing leisure and cultural facilities should have their charitable exemption from rates removed; further notes that this proposal has caused widespread concern across Scotland with fears that, if implemented, it would mean the closure of a large number of facilities and/or substantial increases in user charges, and calls on the Scottish Government to reject this recommendation.
Submitted by: James Kelly, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Motion reference: S5M-09221.1
Submitted by: Andy Wightman, Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Motion reference: S5M-09221.3
Submitted by: Derek Mackay, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Motion reference: S5M-09221.4
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Supported by: Aileen Campbell