VAT Cut for Hospitality Sector

Early day motion 382, tabled 8 February 2024 by Paul Girvan (DUP). Signed by 12 members.

That this House recognises the immense challenges facing the hospitality sector during the cost of living crisis; notes that the Government implemented a temporary cut of 5% on VAT for hospitality businesses during the pandemic; further notes that VAT is not devolved and can therefore only be set by the UK Government; acknowledges that local hospitality businesses deliver an important social good to their communities as well as bring in vital income and jobs; and calls on the UK Government to implement a permanent cut of 5% on VAT for the hospitality sector to help hospitality businesses meet the challenges of the cost of living crisis.

Signatures by party: Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 2, Green 1, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.