Written questions

Hospitality Industry: Sutton Coldfield

Commons · Question 11598 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 30 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the impact of the increase in (a) employer National Insurance contributions and (b) the National Minimum Wage on hospitality businesses in Royal Sutton Coldfield.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 30 Jun 2026

The Government recognises hospitality as a vital foundation sector, supporting millions of jobs, driving local economies (including in Royal Sutton Coldfield) and sustaining high streets and communities across the UK. The Government has taken a number of ...