Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 49264

Hospitality Industry: Staff

Tabled: 29 April 2025
Answered: 7 May 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had recent discussions with representatives of the hospitality industry on the potential impact of increased labour costs on that sector.

Answer

Gareth Thomas
I regularly engage with hospitality businesses, and I am aware of the current challenges they face. Raising the revenue required to fund public services and restore economic stability requires difficult decisions on tax, which is why we are asking employe...
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