Oral Question·Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
“What steps he is taking to reduce gambling-related harm.”
Tabled: 10 December 2018Answered: 13 December 2018
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
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.