Written Question·Treasury·UIN 1129

Hospitality Industry: Government Assistance

Tabled: 22 July 2024

Answered: 30 July 2024

Question

Andrew Cooper

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps she is taking to support the independent hospitality sector; and if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) reducing the rate of VAT for and (b) providing other targeted support

Answer

James Murray

The Government very much recognises the importance of independent hospitality. As new Ministers we are keen to engage with the sector to understand its priorities.VAT is the UK's second largest tax forecast to raise £176 billion in 2024/25, helping to fun...

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