Written Question·Treasury·UIN 64700
Hospitality Industry and Tourism: VAT
Tabled: 2 July 2025
Answered: 9 July 2025
Question
Joe Robertson
Conservative — Isle of Wight East
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the standard 20% VAT rate on the international competitiveness of the (a) tourism and (b) hospitality sectors.
Answer
James MurrayThe Government recognises the significant contribution made by hospitality and tourism businesses to economic growth and social life in the UK. VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. ...
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