Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party), on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 6 members in total.

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Pilot scheme for the hospitality VAT rate in Northern Ireland

That this House recognises the huge importance of the hospitality sector to Northern Ireland, where it employs thousands of people and sustains local high streets and towns; notes the significant financial pressures facing these local businesses due to rising operating costs; and calls on the Treasury to introduce a pilot scheme to the hospitality VAT rate in Northern Ireland to 10 per cent in to safeguard local jobs and promote economic growth.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

355 

Session

2026-27

Other sponsors

Jim Shannon

Alex Easton

Gregory Campbell

Gavin Robinson

Jim Allister

Subjects

Pilot schemes Northern Ireland VAT Hospitality industry

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk