Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tracy Gilbert and Lindsay Hoyle

Tuesday 10th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Tracy Gilbert (Edinburgh North and Leith) (Lab)]

A number of hospitality businesses in my constituency have raised with me that the UK rate of VAT is much higher than it is in France and Germany. Will my hon. Friend ask the Office for Budget Responsibility to model the impact of VAT cuts, as studies have previously suggested that cuts—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I am sorry, but this question should be about Northern Ireland.