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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 21 October 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 October 2015. It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 October 2015 on behalf of the Treasury.


Tourism: VAT

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential effect on employment in the hospitality sector of reducing the VAT rate in that sector to 10 per cent.

Answer

The Government has reviewed the economic case for a reduction in VAT for the hospitality sector.


The Government position was set out in the Westminster Hall debate on 17 March 2015.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12825
Session
2015-16
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Employment VAT Tourism
Link
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