VAT REDUCTION FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House recognises that local restaurants and public houses are facing very challenging conditions in the current economy and are being put under further pressure by the rise of large supermarkets that enjoy preferential value added tax (VAT) treatment; notes that these businesses lie at the heart of their local communities, economically and socially; further notes that 13 EU member states, including the Republic of Ireland, have introduced a reduced rate of VAT within their tourism and hospitality sectors for restaurants and public houses, and 22 have done so for hotel accommodation, and that such measures have had a positive impact; calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to introduce similar sector-specific VAT reduction measures to help businesses in the UK; and further recognises that such a move would encourage growth in the wider economy, support job creation and generate investment in local businesses.

Signatures (62)

Supporters (61)
Withdrawn signatures (1)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Binley, Mr Brian

Northampton South

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Ritchie, Ms Margaret

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Democratic Unionist Party

Democratic Unionist Party

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Bailey, Mr Adrian

West Bromwich West

Birtwistle, Gordon

Liberal Democrat

1 September 2014

Bridgen, Andrew

North West Leicestershire

Campbell, Mr Gregory

Democratic Unionist Party

East Londonderry

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

Carmichael, Neil

Connarty, Michael

Linlithgow and East Falkirk

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

Liberal Democrat

Cunningham, Sir Tony

Davies, David T. C.

Dodds, Mr Nigel

Democratic Unionist Party

Donaldson, Mr Jeffrey M.

Democratic Unionist Party

Liberal Democrat

Westmorland and Lonsdale

Field, Mr Frank

Gilbert, Stephen

Liberal Democrat

10 December 2014

St Austell and Newquay

Glindon, Mrs Mary

Hancock, Mr Mike

Portsmouth South

Harvey, Sir Nick

Liberal Democrat

Henderson, Gordon

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Horwood, Martin

Liberal Democrat

Howarth, Mr George

Knight, Sir Greg

Lazarowicz, Mark

17 November 2014

Edinburgh North and Leith

Liberal Democrat

Manchester, Withington

Leslie, Charlotte

Bristol North West

MacNeil, Mr Angus Brendan

Scottish National Party

Na h-Eileanan an Iar

McCrea, Dr William

Democratic Unionist Party

McDonnell, Dr Alasdair

Social Democratic & Labour Party

McGuire, Mrs Anne

Morden, Jessica

Mulholland, Greg

Liberal Democrat

Leeds North West

Liberal Democrat

4 February 2015

12 September 2014

Democratic Unionist Party

Rotheram, Steve

Liverpool, Walton

Russell, Sir Bob

Liberal Democrat

Sanders, Mr Adrian

Liberal Democrat

Sheerman, Mr Barry

Smith, Sir Robert

Liberal Democrat

West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

Spelman, Mrs Caroline

1 September 2014

Sutcliffe, Mr Gerry

Liberal Democrat

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Williams, Hywel

Williams, Mr Mark

Liberal Democrat

Williams, Roger

Liberal Democrat

Brecon and Radnorshire

Democratic Unionist Party

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

Heywood and Middleton