Information between 23rd June 2026 - 13th July 2026
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Wednesday 15th July 2026 4 p.m. Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall Subject: Potential merits of a VAT reduction pilot for hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland View calendar - Add to calendar |
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23 Jun 2026 - Defence Spending and Readiness - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 110 |
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23 Jun 2026 - Defence Spending and Readiness - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 307 |
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24 Jun 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 323 Noes - 160 |
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1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 308 |
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1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 80 Noes - 281 |
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1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 282 |
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1 Jul 2026 - Employment Tribunals - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 323 Noes - 107 |
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1 Jul 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 107 |
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24 Jun 2026 - Customs - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 323 Noes - 160 |
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6 Jul 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 394 Noes - 85 |
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8 Jul 2026 - Education - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 369 Noes - 102 |
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8 Jul 2026 - Health and Safety - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 317 Noes - 103 |
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8 Jul 2026 - Town and Country Planning - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 182 |
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Robin Swann speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (116 words) Wednesday 8th July 2026 - Commons Chamber Northern Ireland Office |
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Robin Swann speeches from: Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC Guidance
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (70 words) Wednesday 1st July 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Transport |
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Robin Swann speeches from: Steel Tariffs: Northern Ireland
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (83 words) Tuesday 30th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Robin Swann speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (51 words) Monday 29th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Robin Swann speeches from: Northern Ireland Office
Robin Swann contributed 6 speeches (332 words) Monday 29th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Northern Ireland Office |
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Robin Swann speeches from: Farming Road Map and Profitability Review
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (71 words) Wednesday 24th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Robin Swann speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (43 words) Tuesday 23rd June 2026 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Public Expenditure: Northern Ireland
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Open Book exercise on the Northern Ireland Executive budget. Answered by Lucy Rigby - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) The Open Book review of the Northern Ireland Executive’s budget identified up to £3.3 billion in potential annual savings and additional spending power.
It is now vital the Executive consider these findings and take the necessary decisions to place its finances on a sustainable footing.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and I are keen to support the Executive in this work, and I have met with the Finance Minister to discuss the budget.
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Cattle: Pest Control
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) Thursday 25th June 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to WPQ7894, answered 11 June 2026, when was the last reported case of Cochliomyia hominivorax, in the UK. Answered by Stephen Morgan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) There have been no detected cases of domestically acquired infestation with Cochliomyia hominivorax in the UK to date. |
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Fires: Death
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) Friday 26th June 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changing from open flame standards to smoulder only test on the number of (a) deaths caused by fire and (b) home fires per year. Answered by Kate Dearden - Minister of State (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade) The ‘Product regulation: fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture’ consultation sets out proposals to reform the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs), which set flammability requirements for domestic upholstered furniture. Proposals include ending mandatory open-flame testing, moving to a smoulder-based test consistent with the approaches adopted internationally. In developing these proposals, the Government considered a wide range of evidence, including comparative international fire data. This shows that while UK fire deaths have declined since the 1980s, this trend has also occurred in other European countries that did not adopt the same flammability testing as the UK. |
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Ministry of Defence: Members
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) Thursday 9th July 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hon. Members received direct payment from his Department in each of the last 10 years by year and service provided. Answered by Calvin Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans and People) With the exception of salary paid to the Secretary of State for Defence, and Defence Ministers, it is not possible to identify whether any other direct payments have been made to current or former Members of Parliament as a cohort. Whether the recipient of any type of payment for any reason is a Member of Parliament, is not centrally recorded and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
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Monday 13th July Robin Swann signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2026 57 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House celebrates Richard Pengelly and his 37 years of dedicated service to the House of Commons; notes that he began his parliamentary career in the Pugin Room before becoming one of the best-known and best-loved faces behind the bar in the Strangers’ Bar; recognises that his warmth, kindness, … |
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Wednesday 1st July Robin Swann signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2026 Hartley Pensions and FCA enforcement action (No. 2) 9 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House notes with great concern the slow administration of Hartley Pensions Ltd; notes that this is causing considerable financial stress and hardship for the many pension holders who are still waiting for the transfer of their pension; further notes that administrators UHY Hacker Young have successfully applied for … |
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Monday 6th July Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th July 2026 78th anniversary of the creation of the National Health Service 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) That this House notes that 5 July 2026 marked the 78th anniversary of the creation of the beloved NHS by the Clement Attlee-led Labour Government on 5 July 1948; celebrates the late Aneurin Bevan, Minister of Health in the Attlee government, for the role he played in delivering and establishing … |
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Monday 6th July Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th July 2026 30th anniversary of Christians Against Poverty 8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of Christians Against Poverty (CAP), founded in 1996 by John Kirkby; commends the outstanding dedication of its staff, partner churches, and volunteers who have spent three decades providing free, expert debt advice and holistic support to individuals and families facing severe financial and … |
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Monday 29th June Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026 Protections for UK egg producers 27 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes with concern the growing pressure on UK egg producers as imports of eggs rise to around 1.6 billion annually, as reported by the British Egg Industry Council, despite many imports failing to meet welfare and food safety standards required by UK producers; acknowledges the important role … |
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Monday 29th June Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026 11 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Chris Hinchliff (Labour - North East Hertfordshire) That this House, during negotiations around UK/EU reset, calls for stronger international cooperation and enforcement, around the illegal shooting of significant numbers of migratory birds during Spring migration through European countries, such as Malta, which sits on a major flyway between Europe and Africa and provides passage for UK bird … |
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Monday 29th June Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026 110th anniversary of the 36th (Ulster) Division at the Somme 6 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House commemorates the 110th anniversary of the service and sacrifice of the 36th (Ulster) Division on 1 July 1916 during the opening day of the Battle of the Somme; notes that the Division advanced with exceptional courage against entrenched German positions, achieving its objectives at immense human cost; … |
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Monday 29th June Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026 40th anniversary of AGEnda North Down and Ards 2 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House congratulates the AGEnda North Down and Ards charity on the celebration of its 40th anniversary within the Borough; acknowledges the charity's four decades of vital, volunteer-led support, which enables older people to remain independent and connected through initiatives like daily Good Morning Calls, home visits, and social … |
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Monday 29th June Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026 25 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens) That this House commends Scotland’s Tartan Army for the outstanding example set during recent international fixtures in North America; notes the warmth, humour, generosity and exemplary conduct of thousands of travelling supporters; recognises that the Tartan Army captured hearts across the world through personal interactions and the power of social … |
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Thursday 18th June Robin Swann signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2026 18 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House welcomes the publication of recent Cancer Research UK funded findings in The Lancet demonstrating the significant success of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in reducing rates of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases; recognises that the widespread uptake of the vaccine has led to substantial public … |
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Monday 22nd June Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2026 2 signatures (Most recent: 24 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House calls on the Prime Minister to recommend to His Majesty The King that the knighthood of Jeffrey Donaldson, the former hon. Member for Lagan Valley, be removed, following his criminal convictions for sexual offences. |
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Tuesday 23rd June Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2026 4 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Katrina Murray (Labour - Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch) That this House acknowledges the success of Kilsyth Civic Week 2026, an annual volunteer led community festival, showcasing the talents of the towns folk and its surrounding villages; further acknowledges that Civic Day 2026 launched the festival with the Crowning of Queen Lizzie by retiring Queen Bronagh; notes this year's … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Camberley men's breakfast club 13 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House commends John Platt for his outstanding voluntary work in establishing and sustaining the Camberley Men’s Breakfast Club; recognises the important role the club plays in providing a welcoming space for men to speak openly, combat loneliness and maintain social connection; pays tribute to John’s dedication in organising … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Swift Awareness Week and Arloesi Dolgellau 9 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House recognises the annual arrival of swifts to the UK each May and their extraordinary aerial displays; notes with concern that swifts are now on the Government's List of birds of conservation concern, also known as the UK Red List for birds, due to significant population decline; acknowledges … |
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Monday 22nd June Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Killinchy Young Farmers' Club 95th anniversary 2 signatures (Most recent: 23 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House congratulates Killinchy Young Farmers' Club on celebrating its 95th anniversary; notes that since its formation in 1931, the club has played a vital role in the rural community of County Down by supporting young people aged 12 to 30; recognises the club's outstanding contributions to local agriculture, … |
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Monday 15th June Robin Swann signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Infected Blood Inquiry compensation 33 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House notes the findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry and the recommendation of Sir Brian Langstaff that compensation should be delivered with urgency and in a manner that is simple, fair and speedy; recognises that victims and bereaved families have already waited decades for justice; further notes that … |
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Thursday 18th June Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Christine Belcher’s charity wing walk for the RAF Wings Appeal 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House congratulates Christine Belcher of Thatcham on completing an 800-foot wing walk at the age of 78 in support of the RAF Wings Appeal; recognises her exceptional fundraising efforts, which raised £2,390 for the Royal Air Forces Association to support serving and former RAF personnel and their families; … |
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Monday 22nd June Robin Swann signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes that thousands of retired civil servants are facing financial hardship and distress, after pensions and lump sum payments failed to arrive on time; believes these delays have been deeply distressing for the individuals and families affected and that they should be compensated in recognition of this; … |
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24 Jun 2026, 3:48 p.m. - House of Commons " Robin Swann thank. road map was not written in Whitehall and handed down, but it is in England only document. Despite Baroness batters receiving " Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP, The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Wycombe, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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23 Jun 2026, 9:13 p.m. - House of Commons " Robin Swann. " Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Leeds West and Pudsey, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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29 Jun 2026, 2:58 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Robin Swann thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I recently met with voices for Impacts Youth Advisory " Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP, The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Wolverhampton South East, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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30 Jun 2026, 1:07 p.m. - House of Commons " Robin Swann much, Madam Deputy Speaker and I'll take the Minister up on that offer, because I've up on that offer, because I've written to him asking him to meet companies in South Antrim over two weeks ago, and I'm still waiting on " Robin Swann MP (South Antrim, Ulster Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript |
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8 Jul 2026, 11:53 a.m. - House of Commons " Robin Swann Mr. speaker, in his first answer, the Secretary of first answer, the Secretary of State said this was a problem that needed to be solved. A fortnight ago, my constituency, I arranged a " Robin Swann MP (South Antrim, Ulster Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript |
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9 Jul 2026, 9:36 a.m. - House of Commons " Robin Swann thank you, Mr. >> Robin Swann thank you, Mr. Speaker. Farmers across Lichfield, Burntwood and the villages know that one of the most important " Dave Robertson MP (Lichfield, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Northern Ireland Office
50 speeches (11,774 words) Monday 29th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Northern Ireland Office Mentions: 1: Katrina Murray (Lab - Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch) Member for South Antrim (Robin Swann), in his life before this place, did his best to try to get it through - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 1st July 2026 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Reconciliation At 9:30am: Oral evidence Martin McDonald MBE - Chair at Community Relations Council Dr. Jacqueline Irwin - CEO at Community Relations Council Tim Attwood - Foundation Secretary of the John and Pat Hume Foundation at The Peace Summit Partnership Dympna McGlade - Co-Lead at The Peace Summit Partnership View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 15th July 2026 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Northern Ireland Executive Finances At 9:30am: Oral evidence Sir Robert Chote - Chair at Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Jonathan McAdams - Chief of Staff at Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Maureen O'Reilly - Member at Northern Ireland Fiscal Council At 10:20am: Oral evidence The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP - Secretary of State at Northern Ireland Office Julie Harrison - Permanent Secretary at Northern Ireland Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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9 Jul 2026
The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 1 Sep 2026) The committee is undertaking an inquiry into the taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland, which will consider differences in VAT rates and other costs between Northern Ireland’s hospitality and tourism sectors compared with the Republic of Ireland. It will examine the potential impact of a reduced VAT rate and explore what other tax and policy changes could help support the sectors. Read our call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry and how to contribute your views |