Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rebecca Paul and John Whittingdale

Thursday 12th December 2024 Commons Chamber

[Rebecca Paul (Reigate) (Con)]

5. What steps he is taking to support the hospitality sector.

[Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con)]

7. What steps he is taking to support the hospitality sector.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Gareth Thomas)]

Hospitality businesses are at the heart of our communities and are vital for economic growth. The Government are creating a fairer business rates system, reducing alcohol duty on qualifying draught products and reforming the apprenticeship levy to support businesses and boost opportunities. We are addressing strategic issues for the hospitality sector relating to high-street regeneration, skills, sustainability and productivity, and that work will be supported by the publication of the small business strategy Command Paper next year.