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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Skilled Worker visas have been granted since 2024 to applicants sponsored by takeaway and restaurant businesses; and what assessment she has made of the occupations for which those visas were issued, the types of establishments sponsoring them, and...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Skilled Worker visas have been granted since 2024 to applicants sponsored by takeaway and restaurant businesses; and what assessment she has made of the occupations for which those visas were issued, the types of establishments sponsoring them, and...
The information requested is not available from published statistics and the relevant data could only be collated and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
Our Immigration White Paper, published last year, set out how we are reducing reliance on international workers and encouraging investment in the domestic workforce. In July 2025, we raised the Skilled Worker threshold to graduate-level occupations, meaning more than 100 occupations are no longer eligible, including restaurant managers and chefs.
That this House congratulates The Boar’s Head in Auchtermuchty on being named AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year Scotland 2026; recognises this outstanding achievement for the historic 300-year-old coaching inn, which reopened in 2021 following extensive renovation by owners David and Justina Jonikaite; notes that the award comes only a year after the introduction of its four boutique guest rooms and follows the establishment receiving a four-star AA rating; commends the owners and staff for their commitment to excellence in hospitality, customer service and the promotion of high-quality Scottish food and drink; further notes the positive contribution the business makes to the local economy and tourism sector in North East Fife; and wishes The Boar’s Head every success as it goes on to represent Scotland at the AA Hospitality Awards in London, where it will compete for the overall UK title.
That this House congratulates The Boar’s Head in Auchtermuchty on being named AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year Scotland 2026; recognises this outstanding achievement for the historic 300-year-old coaching inn, which reopened in 2021 following extensive renovation by owners David and Justina Jonikaite; notes that the award comes only...
That this House congratulates Masala City in Chichester on being named Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year at the British Curry Championship 2026; recognises the hard work and dedication of the entire team in delivering outstanding food and service; notes that Masala City has been a proudly family-owned restaurant serving Chichester since 2002; and wishes them continued success in representing Chichester on the national stage.
That this House congratulates Masala City in Chichester on being named Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year at the British Curry Championship 2026; recognises the hard work and dedication of the entire team in delivering outstanding food and service; notes that Masala City has been a proudly family-owned restaurant serving...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Department for Business and Trade has made any assessment of the potential effect of the measures in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on (a) restaurants, (b) pubs, (c) small and independent retailers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Department for Business and Trade has made any assessment of the potential effect of the measures in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on (a) restaurants, (b) pubs, (c) small and independent retailers.
The Department published an impact assessment for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill during its parliamentary passage. This included analysis of the expected impact on businesses from the bill measures, including small and micro businesses, retailers, and the hospitality sector.
Broadly, the analysis concluded that the measures in the bill will introduce some cost to business, including familiarisation costs and potential impacts from reduced tobacco, vape, and nicotine product sales and lost profits. We also expect that the bill’s measures will deliver a range of benefits, particularly wider public health benefits. For example, the smoke-free generation policy is expected to deliver significant health benefits to individuals and reductions to the National Health Service, social care, and productivity costs by reducing the number of people taking up smoking. Overall, the estimated net benefit of the smoke-free generation policy is over £30 billion, in 2024 prices, over 30 years.
That this House congratulates Leicester on retaining the title of England Curry Capital for a further two years, having won 73.6% of the public vote against strong competition from Bradford, Manchester, London and Birmingham; recognises that Leicester boasts cuisines from more areas of South Asia than any other city in England, with restaurants showcasing the flavours and cooking traditions of Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan; notes that Leicester has the highest number of South Asian restaurants per head of population in the UK, with an average of 47 restaurants per 100,000 people; further recognises that this title reflects the rich diversity of Leicester's communities, each of which has contributed its own culture and culinary heritage to the city's identity; celebrates the contribution that South Asian cuisine makes to England's national identity and cultural life; commends all those involved in the successful campaign to retain this title; and looks forward to Leicester continuing to showcase its outstanding culinary heritage to visitors from across the country and beyond.
That this House congratulates Leicester on retaining the title of England Curry Capital for a further two years, having won 73.6% of the public vote against strong competition from Bradford, Manchester, London and Birmingham; recognises that Leicester boasts cuisines from more areas of South Asia than any other city in...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of current what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the absence of mandatory carbohydrate labelling in restaurants on the safety and clinical outcomes of people with...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of current what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the absence of mandatory carbohydrate labelling in restaurants on the safety and clinical outcomes of people with...
Legislation requiring large businesses in England, those with 250 or more employees, to display calorie information on non-prepacked food and soft drinks came into force in April 2022.
The Department carefully considered the views of a wide range of experts in response to the public consultations on calorie labelling, including expert advice from organisations such as Diabetes UK. A careful balance needed to be struck between making calorie labels as accessible and informative as possible for consumers while not disproportionately impacting businesses. It was decided that large businesses, who are responsible for nearly half of all food and drink sales, would only be required to display calorie information. This ensures that the regulations deliver the projected health benefits while minimising the risk of disproportionately burdening smaller businesses who might find the new requirement more challenging to implement. It is at the discretion of an individual business if they choose to display additional nutritional information, such as carbohydrates, on their menus.
We continue to evaluate the impact of the Out of Home Calorie Labelling Regulations and will publish a post-implementation review within five years of implementation which will consider the effectiveness and impact of the policy.
I do not know whether the Leader of the House’s preferred order is a single, a double, or even a treble, but I hope that he agrees with me that our pie and mash shops are an important part of this country’s heritage. Unfortunately, Cockney’s on Portobello Road has been...
I do not know whether the Leader of the House’s preferred order is a single, a double, or even a treble, but I hope that he agrees with me that our pie and mash shops are an important part of this country’s heritage. Unfortunately, Cockney’s on Portobello Road has been...
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend: businesses like Cockney’s are a valuable part of England’s local and cultural heritage, and we must do all we can to support our traditional high street businesses. Although it might look as if mine is a double order, I confess that, in reality,...
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend: businesses like Cockney’s are a valuable part of England’s local and cultural heritage, and we must do all we can to support our traditional high street businesses. Although it might look as if mine is a double order, I confess that, in reality,...
They just do not get it. Of course, it is not just pubs; the whole high street—shops, restaurants and hotels—is seeing massive increases in business rates, some well over 100%. Where is the help for those businesses?
They just do not get it. Of course, it is not just pubs; the whole high street—shops, restaurants and hotels—is seeing massive increases in business rates, some well over 100%. Where is the help for those businesses?
Some of the numbers that are bandied around by the right hon. Gentleman do not reflect the reality, because they do not reflect the £4.3 billion of transitional support that we have put in to taper those increases in business rates. I do not think anyone in this House seriously believes that temporary support during the pandemic should continue infinitely. That would not be the right thing, and it would not be affordable for other taxpayers. That is why we are gradually tapering the support, with a £4.3 billion support package in the Budget and some more targeted support for pubs later today. I remind the right hon. Gentleman that he could have taken action when he was in government. Instead, there was a cliff edge, with no support for pubs or any other sector of the economy.
Some of the numbers that are bandied around by the right hon. Gentleman do not reflect the reality, because they do not reflect the £4.3 billion of transitional support that we have put in to taper those increases in business rates. I do not think anyone in this House seriously believes that temporary support during the pandemic should continue infinitely. That would not be the right thing, and it would not be affordable for other taxpayers. That is why we are gradually tapering the support, with a £4.3 billion support package in the Budget and some more targeted support for pubs later today. I remind the right hon. Gentleman that he could have taken action when he was in government. Instead, there was a cliff edge, with no support for pubs or any other sector of the economy.
Some of the numbers that are bandied around by the right hon. Gentleman do not reflect the reality, because they do not reflect the £4.3 billion of transitional support that we have put in to taper those increases in business rates. I do not think anyone in this House seriously believes that temporary support during the pandemic should continue infinitely. That would not be the right thing, and it would not be affordable for other taxpayers. That is why we are gradually tapering the support, with a £4.3 billion support package in the Budget and some more targeted support for pubs later today. I remind the right hon. Gentleman that he could have taken action when he was in government. Instead, there was a cliff edge, with no support for pubs or any other sector of the economy.
They just do not get it. Of course, it is not just pubs; the whole high street—shops, restaurants and hotels—is seeing massive increases in business rates, some well over 100%. Where is the help for those businesses?
That this House congratulates Hopeman Fish and Chip Co on its outstanding success at the Scottish Fish & Chip Awards; notes that the business was awarded Highly Recommended Best Fish Supper in the North East and Best Chip Shop in the North East; and recognises that these accolades reflect the hard work, skill and dedication of the owners and staff in delivering consistently high-quality food and excellent service.
That this House congratulates Hopeman Fish and Chip Co on its outstanding success at the Scottish Fish & Chip Awards; notes that the business was awarded Highly Recommended Best Fish Supper in the North East and Best Chip Shop in the North East; and recognises that these accolades reflect the...
That this House congratulates two outstanding North East Fife restaurants on being named among the world’s best in the prestigious LaListe 2026 guide; celebrates Haar in St Andrews and The Peat Inn near Largoward, two of only 10 Scottish restaurants to receive this honour; recognises the remarkable achievement of ranking among the top 1000 restaurants globally and the role this plays in putting North East Fife firmly on the international food map; acknowledges their commitment to showcasing exceptional local produce and the valuable boost they bring to our local hospitality sector; and wishes both restaurants every continued success in the years ahead.
That this House congratulates two outstanding North East Fife restaurants on being named among the world’s best in the prestigious LaListe 2026 guide; celebrates Haar in St Andrews and The Peat Inn near Largoward, two of only 10 Scottish restaurants to receive this honour; recognises the remarkable achievement of ranking...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of mandating restaurants in England to display their food hygiene rating.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of mandating restaurants in England to display their food hygiene rating.
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is operated by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in partnership with local authorities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Evidence from Wales and Northern Ireland demonstrates that mandatory display has improved transparency, which encourages businesses to achieve better levels of compliance with hygiene requirements.
Introducing a statutory scheme in England with mandatory display of ratings at premises and online, would require primary legislation and the securing of a suitable legislative vehicle and parliamentary time. Ministers will consider the options in due course supported by the FSA.
In the meantime, the FSA is continuing to work with its local authority partners to deliver an excellent Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of lowering VAT on restaurant customers.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of lowering VAT on restaurant customers.
The Government recognises the significant contribution made by hospitality businesses to economic growth and social life in the UK.
VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. VAT is the UK's second largest tax, forecast to raise £180 billion in 2025/26.
Where restaurants incur VAT in producing the food they sell, this can be claimed back in the normal way, provided that they are registered for VAT. Businesses with a turnover below the £90,000 per year threshold may choose not to register for VAT, in which case they do not charge VAT on their sales and cannot reclaim it on their input costs.
HMRC estimate that the cost of a 5 per cent reduced rate for accommodation, hospitality and tourist attractions would be around £13 billion this financial year. If the scope were also to include alcoholic beverages, the cost would be approximately £3 billion greater.
More broadly, as announced at Autumn Budget 2024, the Government will introduce permanently lower business rates multipliers for retail, hospitality, and leisure properties with rateable values below £500,000 from 2026/27. This permanent tax cut will ensure they benefit from much-needed certainty and support.
That this House congratulates the Bengal Lounge restaurant in Linton, Cambridgeshire, on its head chef being named Best Chef of the Year at the Euro Asia Curry Awards 2025; recognises that this prestigious national award celebrates the very best of South Asian cuisine and the outstanding contribution of restaurants to local communities across the United Kingdom; commends the Bengal Lounge team for their dedication, talent and hospitality which have made the restaurant a much-loved part of the Linton community; notes that the award is a reflection of the hard work of every member of staff, from the kitchen to the front of house; and congratulates them for bringing national recognition to South Cambridgeshire constituency’s thriving food scene.
That this House congratulates the Bengal Lounge restaurant in Linton, Cambridgeshire, on its head chef being named Best Chef of the Year at the Euro Asia Curry Awards 2025; recognises that this prestigious national award celebrates the very best of South Asian cuisine and the outstanding contribution of restaurants to...
That this House congratulates Elgin restaurant Panache on their recent success at the Scottish Asian Food Awards; notes they picked up the Team of the Year award; commends the staff at Panache for their ongoing commitment to the restaurant; and wishes them ongoing success for the future.
That this House congratulates Elgin restaurant Panache on their recent success at the Scottish Asian Food Awards; notes they picked up the Team of the Year award; commends the staff at Panache for their ongoing commitment to the restaurant; and wishes them ongoing success for the future.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what quantity of illegal meat was seized from (a) shops and (b) restaurants in England in each of the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what quantity of illegal meat was seized from (a) shops and (b) restaurants in England in each of the last five years.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) does not hold United Kingdom-wide local authority seizure data centrally. This data is held by individual local authorities.
Where a non-compliant product, for example illegal meat, is identified in-land, the FSA works closely with local authority partners. These partners are responsible for this aspect of enforcement and for the removal of non-compliant products from potential sale in the UK market. This work is supported by the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit, in conjunction with wider FSA teams.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to introduce a ban on (a) vaping and (b) smoking outside (i) pubs, (ii) restaurants and (iii) nightclubs.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to introduce a ban on (a) vaping and (b) smoking outside (i) pubs, (ii) restaurants and (iii) nightclubs.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill allows the Government to expand current indoor smoking restrictions to outdoor public places and workplaces via secondary legislation. The bill also gives the Government powers to make most public places and workplaces that are smoke-free also vape-free. Exactly which settings should become smoke-free and vape-free will be subject to a full consultation. However, we are not considering extending smoke-free or vape-free places to outdoor hospitality settings, such as outside pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs.
That this House congratulates Danny Young, Head Chef at The Torridon in the Scottish Highlands, on being named National Chef of the Year 2026; notes that he triumphed over ten other finalists, with a menu showcasing technical excellence, creativity, and mastery of flavour; recognises that Mr Young was previously named Young National Chef of the Year in 2018 and received an Acorn Award in 2021 for rising stars in hospitality; commends his continued success as a leading representative of Scotland’s world-class culinary scene; and wishes him well as he continues to inspire the next generation of chefs.
That this House congratulates Danny Young, Head Chef at The Torridon in the Scottish Highlands, on being named National Chef of the Year 2026; notes that he triumphed over ten other finalists, with a menu showcasing technical excellence, creativity, and mastery of flavour; recognises that Mr Young was previously named...