Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the (1) fashion, (2) hospitality, and (3) tourism sectors regarding a potential reinstatement of a UK retail export scheme.

The Government keeps the tax system under review and engages regularly with businesses and representative bodies across relevant sectors. BIST continues to engage with the apparel and hospitality sectors on their priorities, including issues affecting international competitiveness. The Government also engages with the tourism sector. Decisions on taxation, including any potential changes to the VAT Retail Export Scheme, are a matter for HM Treasury.