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Lord Hunt of Wirral

Speaking in the House of Lords on 14 September 2026

Debate

Hospitality Industry: VAT

Contribution

To ask His Majesty’s Government, following a letter signed by more than 800 hospitality industry leaders calling for VAT on hospitality to be reduced from 20 per cent to 10 per cent, what assessment they have made of the impact of rising costs on (1) hospitality businesses, (2) investment, (3) employment and (4) opportunities for young people.

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