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Department for Business and Trade: UKHospitality

Asked by Andrew GriffithConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 18 November 2024UIN 13637

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what meetings he has had with representatives from UK Hospitality since 30 October 2024 on the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on the hospitality industry.

Answered by Gareth Thomas

DBT engaged with UK Hospitality as part of a budget briefing call with retail, hospitality and small business representatives held on 4th November. The department also engages very regularly with UK Hospitality, through the Hospitality Sector Council, addressing strategic issues on areas including high street regeneration, skills, sustainability, and productivity.

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