Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2026. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Hospitality Industry: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to help reduce the impact of the hospitality VAT differential between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on cross-border hospitality business competitiveness.
- Answer
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The Government is aware some European countries apply different VAT rates to certain goods and services, reflecting different tax systems, policy choices and wider fiscal contexts.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 27926
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland VAT Hospitality industry
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- 2026-09-17 13:17:15 +0100
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