Oral Question·Treasury
“What recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of reducing VAT for the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland.”
Tabled: 4 March 2026Answered: 10 March 2026
Asked by
Claire Hanna
Social Democratic & Labour Party — Belfast South and Mid Down
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Dan Tomlinson)
The Government recognise the important contribution that hospitality businesses make to communities across the UK, including in Northern Ireland. Reducing VAT rates, or applying different VAT rates within the UK, would add complexity and come at a significant cost to the Exchequer.