Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 101737
Hospitality Industry: Operating Costs
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 12 January 2026
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to review the cumulative effect of operating costs, including energy, staffing, compliance, and taxation, on the viability of hospitality businesses; and what consul
Answer
Kate DeardenMy department works closely with hospitality businesses to assess impact of rising operating costs across energy, staffing, compliance and taxation.This includes regular engagement with the sector, including through the Hospitality Sector Council which pr...
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