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I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-31366 on 5 December 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

The Scottish Government has not discussed the possible introduction of a non-domestic rates public health supplement with its economic development agencies.

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-31366 on 5 December 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

As part of its exploration of the possible introduction of a non-domestic rates public health supplement, the Scottish Government has considered the independent analysis carried out on the impact of the previous Public Health Supplement that was in place from 2012-2015.

The Scottish Budget 2025-26 confirmed that the Scottish Government has no plans to introduce a Public Health Supplement at this time.

Since July 2023, the Tax Advisory Group have focussed on supporting the development the Tax Strategy, and have discussed it at all four of their meetings in 2024. The Group did not discuss the possible introduction of a non-domestic rates public health supplement on retailers, and the group does not have a role in decision making as part of the Scottish budget process. The Group’s terms of reference and minutes of their meetings are published on the Scottish Government’s website (Tax Advisory Group - gov.scot).

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-31366 on 5 December 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-31366 on 5 December 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-31366 on 5 December 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-31366 on 5 December 2024. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.