Llinos Medi
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Dan Tomlinson
Nuclear and Sellafield are an important part of Cumbria’s economy, and the NDA’s social impact work is vital. I agree that all parties must continue to work together to grow and diversify Cumbria’s economy, and the Government have provided good growth funding to the new Cumbria strategic authority to do just that.
Llinos Medi (Ynys Môn) (PC)
Around 5,000 people in my constituency work in the hospitality sector, which is a vital part of the Welsh economy. While hospitality businesses across much of the European Union benefit from reduced VAT rates, our pubs, hotels and restaurants are stuck paying 20%. Why did the Chancellor decide not to prioritise that sector in last week’s Budget?
James Murray
I question whether the hon. Lady was listening to the Budget if she thinks we were not prioritising hospitality, given that retail, hospitality and leisure businesses received real help on their business rates in England. I would urge the Welsh Government to follow suit.