Written questions

Hospitality Industry: VAT

2026-05-20 · Treasury · 4003 · Official question

Mr Lee Dillon

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of reducing VAT rates for small hospitality businesses.

Answer

The Government recognises the significant contribution made by hospitality businesses to economic growth and social life in the UK.From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on family leisure activities and c...