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Hospitality Industry: Taxation

Commons · Question 22330 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has worked with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on commissioning a comprehensive assessment of cumulative ta

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 7 Sep 2026

Strategic authorities will decide whether a levy is right for their areas and, if so, consult on specific proposals. This will help them to find an appropriate balance between supporting local economic priorities, ensuring a levy is affordable, and provid...