I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) for having secured this important debate on a matter of considerable public interest, particularly in his constituency. I express sadness that business rates are overshadowed by other political issues. The Government cannot comment on specific cases involving predatory practices due to their connection to the tax system. The business rates system is relatively straightforward with companies and individuals liable based on property rateable value and multipliers, offset by reliefs. There are resources available for businesses unsure about their rateable values or those unhappy with them to check, challenge and appeal. Most relief applications are automatic or require minimal information from the ratepayer, such as transitional relief and small business rate relief. The Government provided £16 billion in relief to retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors due to covid-19, applied automatically to rates bills. Predatory practices by some companies have caused distress but protections exist within the system, including the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008 and the Misrepresentation Act 1967. Small businesses can seek help through legal channels or the Insolvency Service if they believe there has been illegal activity. Microbusinesses share characteristics with consumers and may be worthy of protections in their own right due to predatory practices by a small number of companies. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy needs to revisit this area to assess further protections that can be provided.