PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
VAT ON TOURISM (26 May 2015)

Motion Details

That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of their tourism sector, and that this has made a positive impact by increasing investment and jobs; acknowledges that, as a result, localities in the UK that have a high reliance on the tourism sector are at a competitive disadvantage compared to other EU states; highlights the economic study produced by Professor Adam Blake, using the Treasury's own modelling technique, which showed that a cut in tourism VAT could increase gross domestic product by up to £4 billion per year; calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to introduce a sector-specific VAT reduction for certain tourism-related products, including accommodation, food and attractions; further notes that a reduced rate of VAT for tourism has been recommended by both the Welsh and Culture, Media and Sport Committees; and further recognises that such a move would provide a much needed boost in exports, would strengthen the wider economy, support job creation and generate investment in local businesses.

Sponsored by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Scottish National Party
13
28%
 
 
Labour
9
19%
 
 
Independent
8
17%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
4
9%
 
 
Conservative
3
6%
 
 
Liberal Democrat
3
6%
 
 
Plaid Cymru
2
4%
 
 
Social Democratic & Labour Party
2
4%
 
 
Ulster Unionist Party
2
4%
 
 
Green Party
1
2%
 
Sponsor List (47 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
SNP
Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
Lab
Mr David Anderson
SNP
Richard Arkless
SNP
Kirsty Blackman
Aberdeen North
SNP
Philip Boswell
Con
Sir Peter Bottomley
Ind
Andrew Bridgen
SNP
Alan Brown
Lab
Mr Ronnie Campbell
Ind
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North
SNP
Angela Crawley
SNP
Martyn Day
Ind
Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson
SDLP
Mark Durkan
Ind
Jonathan Edwards
UUP
Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard
Ind
Margaret Ferrier
Lab
Paul Flynn
Lab
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
SNP
Neil Gray
Lab
Carolyn Harris
Neath and Swansea East
Ind
Lady Hermon
Lab
Gerald Jones
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
UUP
Danny Kinahan
SNP
Chris Law
Dundee Central
Green
Caroline Lucas
Ind
Angus Brendan MacNeil
SDLP
Dr Alasdair McDonnell
Ind
John McDonnell
Hayes and Harlington
SNP
Carol Monaghan
SNP
Dr Paul Monaghan
LD
Greg Mulholland
Lab
Albert Owen
LD
John Pugh
Lab
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Sponsor)
Con
Mr Laurence Robertson
DUP
Gavin Robinson
Belfast East
Lab
Steve Rotheram
PC
Liz Saville Roberts
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
DUP
David Simpson
Con
Martin Vickers
Brigg and Immingham
SNP
Mike Weir
SNP
Dr Philippa Whitford
PC
Hywel Williams
LD
Mr Mark Williams
DUP
Sammy Wilson
East Antrim

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