Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lucy Rigby and Roger Gale

Tuesday 9th December 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I presume you mean rugby league as well.

[Sir Roger Gale (Herne Bay and Sandwich) (Con)]

In east Kent, an entrepreneurial chain of 25 coffee bars employs young people who otherwise would probably be unemployable. The profit margin on those 25 coffee bars for the last year was £12. The hospitality industry is on its knees. Will the Chancellor recognise the need to cut VAT on hospitality to 10%?

[Lucy Rigby]

As has been covered by my colleagues, we are putting in a £4 billion support package and continuing to engage with the hospitality sector. I should also add that we are easing licensing to help venues offer pavement drinks and one-off events too.