As the Bill creates an enabling power to levy a business rate supplement, does the Minister think that, given the Current Significant Economic Crisis, it might be sensible also to create an enabling power for a business rate discount?

It is a vast issue, and trying to ensure that houses are built in considerable number will not be helped by the Current Significant Economic Crisis.

It would be easy to retreat from the problem, especially in the midst of a Significant Economic Crisis, but it is not enough to do nothing and hope that the tide changes.