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Calendar
Wednesday 15th July 2026 4 p.m.
Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)

Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
Subject: Potential merits of a VAT reduction pilot for hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland
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Division Votes
1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 308
1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes
Tally: Ayes - 80 Noes - 281
1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 282
1 Jul 2026 - Employment Tribunals - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 323 Noes - 107
1 Jul 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 107
15 Jul 2026 - Trade Unions - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 109
15 Jul 2026 - Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 109
6 Jul 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 394 Noes - 85
8 Jul 2026 - Education - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 369 Noes - 102
8 Jul 2026 - Health and Safety - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 317 Noes - 103
8 Jul 2026 - Town and Country Planning - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 182
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 102 Noes - 409
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 93 Noes - 323
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context
Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 412


Speeches
Robin Swann speeches from: Northern Ireland Hospitality Sector
Robin Swann contributed 4 speeches (1,501 words)
Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Westminster Hall
HM Treasury
Robin Swann speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (116 words)
Wednesday 8th July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Northern Ireland Office
Robin Swann speeches from: Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC Guidance
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (70 words)
Wednesday 1st July 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Transport
Robin Swann speeches from: Steel Tariffs: Northern Ireland
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (83 words)
Tuesday 30th June 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Robin Swann speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (51 words)
Monday 29th June 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Work and Pensions
Robin Swann speeches from: Northern Ireland Office
Robin Swann contributed 6 speeches (332 words)
Monday 29th June 2026 - Commons Chamber
Northern Ireland Office


Written Answers
Knives: Scotland
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
Wednesday 15th July 2026

Question to the Scotland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on making the wearing of a sgian dubh illegal.

Answered by Kirsty McNeill - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The wearing of the sgian dubh is permitted where it is being worn as part of a national costume. There are no plans to change this.

However, we are clear that if any bladed or pointed article is used to threaten or harm others, this will be met with the full force of the law.

This strikes the balance between protecting public safety and protecting freedoms.

UK East-West Council
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
Thursday 16th July 2026

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when the last meeting of the East-West Council established under the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper was; and who attended.

Answered by Hilary Benn

The Government is continuing to implement the Safeguarding the Union command paper and to support Northern Ireland's place in the Union.

Part of that commitment is regular meetings of the East-West Council. The Council last met in January 2026, with representatives from the UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive in attendance.

UK East-West Council
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
Thursday 16th July 2026

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when the next meeting of the East-West Council established under the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper is due to take place.

Answered by Hilary Benn

The Government is continuing to implement the Safeguarding the Union command paper and to support Northern Ireland's place in the Union.

Part of that commitment is regular meetings of the East-West Council. We intend that the Council will next meet in autumn 2026.

Ministry of Defence: Members
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
Thursday 9th July 2026

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hon. Members received direct payment from his Department in each of the last 10 years by year and service provided.

Answered by Calvin Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans and People)

With the exception of salary paid to the Secretary of State for Defence, and Defence Ministers, it is not possible to identify whether any other direct payments have been made to current or former Members of Parliament as a cohort. Whether the recipient of any type of payment for any reason is a Member of Parliament, is not centrally recorded and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.



Early Day Motions Signed
Thursday 16th July
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2026

Estate management charges

22 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House expresses concern that many homeowners on privately managed housing estates face estate management charges with limited transparency, accountability and consumer protection; notes concerns over inadequate consultation, poor estate management and the limited rights available to freehold homeowners to challenge charges or management arrangements with companies such as …
Wednesday 9th September
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2026

Road fuel prices

11 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House notes with concern the persistently high and variable road fuel prices faced by drivers across the United Kingdom; further notes the Competition and Markets Authority findings that prices remain significantly above levels seen before the conflict in the Middle East, alongside passive pricing strategies by some retailers …
Thursday 10th September
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2026

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescue operations

19 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House commends the outstanding work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity which provides a 24-hour lifesaving service across the waters of the UK and the Republic of Ireland; notes that, since its formation, the RNLI has helped save 147,096 lives; pays tribute to the courage, …
Thursday 10th September
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2026

Battle of Britain Day 2026

10 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House commemorates Battle of Britain Day on 15 September 2026 and pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice and determination of all those who served during the Battle of Britain; recognises that the battle represented a pivotal moment in the defence of the UK and the preservation of democracy …
Thursday 10th September
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2026

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

11 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House gives its unreserved support to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), its many local lifeboat stations around the country and the thousands of staff and volunteers that are involved in upholding the charity’s long-held aims and values; recognises that their job is to rescue those in danger …
Wednesday 2nd September
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2026

60th anniversary of Star Trek broadcast

8 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Race (Labour - Exeter)
That this House notes that 8 September 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the first broadcast episode of the Star Trek television series; congratulates the many actors, writers, producers and technical staff who have contributed to the show's success over the last 60 years, including the many from the UK's …
Monday 7th September
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th September 2026

Welcoming environment in Northern Ireland

5 signatures (Most recent: 9 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the exceptional friendly welcome that awaits visitors to Northern Ireland, from the people who live there; recognises that it is particularly true in Londonderry and the North West, but is deeply concerned at the very real threat posed to that friendly welcoming environment by small unrepresentative …
Monday 7th September
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th September 2026

32 members of the Prison Service who lost their lives in the line of duty

4 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House remembers the 32 members of the Prison Service who lost their lives largely as a result of civil unrest and the Troubles, due to their employment; expresses its profound gratitude to them for their faithful service to upholding and maintaining the justice system in Northern Ireland for …
Tuesday 1st September
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2026

Dolly Parton

13 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes with sadness the death, on Tuesday 25 August 2026, of Dolly Parton at the age of 80; recognises the deep poverty she was born into and her life long commitment to education through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library that saw hundreds of millions of books provided to …
Tuesday 1st September
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Deaths of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough

46 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House expresses its immense sadness at the deaths of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, two brave and dedicated Cleveland Police officers, who died in the line of duty on 22 August 2026; further expresses its sorrow for the heart-breaking loss felt by their families and by …
Monday 1st June
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2026

Enhertu for metastatic breast cancer patients

65 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises the recent changes to NICE’s cost effectiveness threshold, which could facilitate better access to new medicines; expresses concern that Enhertu, a treatment for people with incurable HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, remains unavailable to patients on the NHS in England; welcomes Breast Cancer Now's Enhertu Now campaign, …
Monday 29th June
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2026

Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders (No. 2)

80 signatures (Most recent: 9 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recourse to public funds; further notes …
Monday 13th July
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2026

Richard Pengelly

80 signatures (Most recent: 3 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House celebrates Richard Pengelly and his 37 years of dedicated service to the House of Commons; notes that he began his parliamentary career in the Pugin Room before becoming one of the best-known and best-loved faces behind the bar in the Strangers’ Bar; recognises that his warmth, kindness, …
Wednesday 1st July
Robin Swann signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2026

Hartley Pensions and FCA enforcement action (No. 2)

14 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House notes with great concern the slow administration of Hartley Pensions Ltd; notes that this is causing considerable financial stress and hardship for the many pension holders who are still waiting for the transfer of their pension; further notes that administrators UHY Hacker Young have successfully applied for …
Monday 6th July
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th July 2026

78th anniversary of the creation of the National Health Service

13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes that 5 July 2026 marked the 78th anniversary of the creation of the beloved NHS by the Clement Attlee-led Labour Government on 5 July 1948; celebrates the late Aneurin Bevan, Minister of Health in the Attlee government, for the role he played in delivering and establishing …
Monday 6th July
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th July 2026

30th anniversary of Christians Against Poverty

8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of Christians Against Poverty (CAP), founded in 1996 by John Kirkby; commends the outstanding dedication of its staff, partner churches, and volunteers who have spent three decades providing free, expert debt advice and holistic support to individuals and families facing severe financial and …
Monday 29th June
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026

Protections for UK egg producers

28 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes with concern the growing pressure on UK egg producers as imports of eggs rise to around 1.6 billion annually, as reported by the British Egg Industry Council, despite many imports failing to meet welfare and food safety standards required by UK producers; acknowledges the important role …
Monday 29th June
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026

Migratory birds

12 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Chris Hinchliff (Labour - North East Hertfordshire)
That this House, during negotiations around UK/EU reset, calls for stronger international cooperation and enforcement, around the illegal shooting of significant numbers of migratory birds during Spring migration through European countries, such as Malta, which sits on a major flyway between Europe and Africa and provides passage for UK bird …
Monday 29th June
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026

110th anniversary of the 36th (Ulster) Division at the Somme

7 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House commemorates the 110th anniversary of the service and sacrifice of the 36th (Ulster) Division on 1 July 1916 during the opening day of the Battle of the Somme; notes that the Division advanced with exceptional courage against entrenched German positions, achieving its objectives at immense human cost; …
Monday 29th June
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026

40th anniversary of AGEnda North Down and Ards

2 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the AGEnda North Down and Ards charity on the celebration of its 40th anniversary within the Borough; acknowledges the charity's four decades of vital, volunteer-led support, which enables older people to remain independent and connected through initiatives like daily Good Morning Calls, home visits, and social …
Monday 29th June
Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026

Scotland’s Tartan Army

25 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House commends Scotland’s Tartan Army for the outstanding example set during recent international fixtures in North America; notes the warmth, humour, generosity and exemplary conduct of thousands of travelling supporters; recognises that the Tartan Army captured hearts across the world through personal interactions and the power of social …



Robin Swann mentioned

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30 Jun 2026, 1:07 p.m. - House of Commons
" Robin Swann much, Madam Deputy Speaker and I'll take the Minister up on that offer, because I've up on that offer, because I've written to him asking him to meet companies in South Antrim over two weeks ago, and I'm still waiting on "
Robin Swann MP (South Antrim, Ulster Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript
8 Jul 2026, 11:53 a.m. - House of Commons
" Robin Swann Mr. speaker, in his first answer, the Secretary of first answer, the Secretary of State said this was a problem that needed to be solved. A fortnight ago, my constituency, I arranged a "
Robin Swann MP (South Antrim, Ulster Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript
9 Jul 2026, 9:36 a.m. - House of Commons
" Robin Swann thank you, Mr. >> Robin Swann thank you, Mr. Speaker. Farmers across Lichfield, Burntwood and the villages know that one of the most important "
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15 Jul 2026, 4:02 p.m. - Westminster Hall
"Robin Swann to move the motion. "
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Calendar
Tuesday 8th September 2026 11:30 a.m.
HM Treasury

Oral questions - Main Chamber
Subject: Treasury (including Topical Questions)
Elaine Stewart: What recent steps he has taken to increase economic growth.
Steff Aquarone: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Allison Gardner: What steps he is taking with local leaders to attract private investment into areas that have historically received lower levels of investment.
Charlie Dewhirst: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Julie Minns: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Claire Hazelgrove: What discussions he has had with representatives of pubs on the potential impact of business rates relief on the hospitality sector.
Jeevun Sandher: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Connor Rand: What fiscal steps he is taking to support the renewal of high streets.
Graham Leadbitter: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Lincoln Jopp: What fiscal steps he is planning to take to support the Defence Investment Plan.
Catherine Fookes: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Alex McIntyre: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to regional funding arrangements on the economies of local communities which either are not part of a combined authority or do not have a metro mayor.
Rosie Duffield: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Christine Jardine: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of reducing fuel duty on the cost of living for working families.
Jeremy Hunt: What steps he is taking to improve public sector productivity.
Clive Jones: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Ben Spencer: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the 2024 Budget on businesses in Runnymede and Weybridge constituency.
John Lamont: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Adam Thompson: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Sadik Al-Hassan: What fiscal steps he is taking to help improve employment opportunities.
Amanda Hack: If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of removing VAT on defibrillators on community-based purchasers.
Dan Carden: What steps he is taking with local leaders to attract private investment into areas that have historically received lower levels of investment.
Phil Brickell: Whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of introducing an anti-fraud levy on technology sector companies.
Imogen Walker: What steps his Department is taking to support face-to-face banking in rural communities.
Bill Esterson: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to taxation on oil and gas production in the North Sea.
Tristan Osborne: What steps he is taking to help ensure that the UK remains the fastest growing economy in the G7.
Perran Moon: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to regional funding arrangements on the economies of local communities.
Callum Anderson: What fiscal steps he is taking to help ensure that the economy is resilient to global economic uncertainty.
Peter Swallow: What discussions he has had with representatives of hospitality businesses on the potential impact of business rates relief on the sector.
Sureena Brackenridge: What recent discussions he has had with metro mayors on the potential impact of fiscal devolution on economic growth.
Gill German: What discussions he has had with representatives of hospitality businesses on the potential impact of business rates relief on the sector.
Max Wilkinson: What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of extending the VAT exemption on domestic renewables beyond March 2027.
Greg Smith: What estimate he has made of the average annual cost to motorists of discontinuing the 5p fuel duty reduction from December 2026.
Will Stone: What discussions he has had with representatives of the hospitality sector on the potential impact of business rates relief on that sector.
Robin Swann: Whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland hospitality sector on the development of a pilot for the reduction of VAT on hospitality.
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Parliamentary Debates
Northern Ireland Hospitality Sector
25 speeches (3,083 words)
Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Westminster Hall
HM Treasury
Mentions:
1: Dan Tomlinson (Lab - Chipping Barnet) Member for South Antrim (Robin Swann) for securing this debate on an important issue facing hospitality - Link to Speech

Northern Ireland Office
50 speeches (11,774 words)
Monday 29th June 2026 - Commons Chamber
Northern Ireland Office
Mentions:
1: Katrina Murray (Lab - Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch) Member for South Antrim (Robin Swann), in his life before this place, did his best to try to get it through - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Northern Ireland Office, and Northern Ireland Office

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

Found: Q20 Robin Swann: Thank you, Sir Robert.

Wednesday 15th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Northern Ireland Fiscal Council, Northern Ireland Fiscal Council, and Northern Ireland Fiscal Council

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

Found: Q20 Robin Swann: Thank you, Sir Robert.

Tuesday 7th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Home Office, Police Service of Northern Ireland, National Crime Agency, and Home Office

Home Affairs Committee

Found: Q51 Robin Swann: Thank you for what you have said so far, folks.

Wednesday 1st July 2026
Oral Evidence - Community Relations Council, Community Relations Council, The Peace Summit Partnership, and The Peace Summit Partnership

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

Found: Antoniazzi (Chair); Chris Bloore; Simon Hoare; Mike Kane; Katrina Murray; Sir Alec Shelbrooke; Robin Swann

Monday 29th June 2026
Oral Evidence - Department for Business and Trade, Northern Ireland Office, Northern Ireland Office, and Department for Business and Trade

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

Found: Q196 Robin Swann: Thank you very much, Minister Patrick.



Department Publications - Transparency
Thursday 30th July 2026
Northern Ireland Office
Source Page: Northern Ireland Office FOI releases: 2019
Document: (PDF)

Found: • Mike Nesbitt & Robin Swann, Ulster Unionist leader (and his predecessor) • Jim Allister, TUV leader




Robin Swann - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Wednesday 15th July 2026 9 a.m.
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Northern Ireland Executive Finances
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Sir Robert Chote - Chair at Northern Ireland Fiscal Council
Jonathan McAdams - Chief of Staff at Northern Ireland Fiscal Council
Maureen O'Reilly - Member at Northern Ireland Fiscal Council
At 10:20am: Oral evidence
The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP - Secretary of State at Northern Ireland Office
Julie Harrison - Permanent Secretary at Northern Ireland Office
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Wednesday 2nd September 2026 9 a.m.
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland
At 9:45am: Oral evidence
Michael Cadden - Chair at Hospitality Ulster
Selina Horshi - Member at Hospitality Ulster
Adrian Cummins - CEO at Restaurants Association of Ireland
At 10:45am: Oral evidence
Gareth Hetherington - Director of the Economic Policy Centre at Ulster University
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Wednesday 9th September 2026 9 a.m.
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Reconciliation
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Sandra Peake - Chief Executive Officer at Wave Trauma Centre
Kenny Donaldson - Director at SEFF
Mark Thompson - CEO at Relatives for Justice (RFJ)
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Joe McVey OBE - Commissioner at Commission for Victims and Survivors for Northern Ireland
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Select Committee Documents
Monday 29th June 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Secretary of State for the Northern Ireland relating to the pension entitlement for Royal Ulster Constabulary full-time reserve officers, dated 8 and 24 June 2026.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Monday 29th June 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Ministry for Justice relating to the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) Full-Time Reserve (FTR) officer pensions, dated 8 and 22 June 2026.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - The Peace Summit Partnership
RIN0030 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Commission for Victims and Survivors
RIN0032 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - End Deportations Belfast
RIN0031 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ)
RIN0029 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Relatives for Justice
RIN0027 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Presbyterian Church in Ireland
RIN0028 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Ulster Human Rights Watch (UHRW)
RIN0025 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Queen's University Belfast
RIN0024 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Pivotal
RIN0026 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
RIN0023 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Evangelical Alliance
RIN0022 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
RIN0021 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Cardiff University, School of Law and Politics (LAWPL)
RIN0018 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Irish Council of Churches
RIN0020 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Northern Ireland Retired Police Officers Association
RIN0019 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - SEFF
RIN0037 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Integrated Education Fund
RIN0036 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Community Relations Council
RIN0034 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Wave Trauma Centre
RIN0033 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Office of Identity and Cultural Expression
RIN0035 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - National Museums NI
RIN0017 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Queen's University Belfast, Queen's University Belfast, and Queen's University Belfast
RIN0015 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Early Years - the organisation for young children
RIN0016 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Canterbury Christ Church University
RIN0009 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Contemporary Christianity
RIN0010 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
RIN0011 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - FairGo CIC
RIN0004 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Goal
RIN0001 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Trinity College Dublin at Belfast
RIN0005 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - QUB, and QUB
RIN0013 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Quill Project
RIN0012 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Keough-Naughton and Kroc Institutes, Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame
RIN0014 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Malone House Group
RIN0006 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - King's College London
RIN0007 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Ms Dympna McGlade
RIN0008 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Monday 29th June 2026
Oral Evidence - Department for Business and Trade, Northern Ireland Office, Northern Ireland Office, and Department for Business and Trade

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Home Office relating to asylum claims in Norther Ireland, dated 1 July and 26 March 2026

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Oral Evidence - Community Relations Council, Community Relations Council, The Peace Summit Partnership, and The Peace Summit Partnership

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Northern Ireland Office, and Northern Ireland Office

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Northern Ireland Fiscal Council, Northern Ireland Fiscal Council, and Northern Ireland Fiscal Council

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Amnesty International on public disorder and irregular immigration in Northern Ireland, 7 July 2026.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Northern Ireland Office relating to the independent review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, 26 June 2026.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Department for Business and trade relating to Economic Growth Follow Up – Pausing of the Export Champions Programme, dated 14 July 2026.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Written Evidence - National Crime Agency
PSNI0031 - Policing and security in Northern Ireland

Policing and security in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from General Sir Peter Wall and General Sir Nick Parker relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, dated 28 June and 8 July 2026 .

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Written Evidence - RenewableNI
EGNI0029 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Minister for Energy Consumers relating to energy costs in Norther Ireland

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with Agrifood and Biosciences Institute relating to evidence session on 3rd June 2026

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Thursday 3rd September 2026
Special Report - 2nd Special Report - Policing and security in Northern Ireland: Government Response

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Oral Evidence - Ulster University

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Oral Evidence - Hospitality Ulster, Hospitality Ulster, and Restaurants Association of Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Thursday 10th September 2026
Written Evidence - Holiday and Residential Parks Association
THT0005 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Thursday 10th September 2026
Written Evidence - BHARATHAM NI
THT0007 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Thursday 10th September 2026
Written Evidence - Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA)
THT0006 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - CBI Northern Ireland
THT0018 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - ABTA - The Travel Association
THT0017 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - National Trust
THT0013 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Bangor University
THT0012 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - IAAPA - Independent Analysis and Policy Architecture
THT0003 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Prime Directive AI Ltd
THT0004 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Grant Thornton Ireland
THT0023 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Hospitality Ulster
THT0019 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - MoroAK and University of Leeds
THT0011 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - McDonald's UK & Ireland
THT0010 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Titanic Hotel Belfast
THT0009 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Northern Ireland Food to Go Association (NIFTGA)
THT0020 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Northern Ireland Executive
THT0021 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - HM Treasury
THT0022 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Northern Ireland Hotels Federation
THT0016 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance
THT0015 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Sugar Snap
THT0014 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Community Relations Council
RIN0038 - Reconciliation

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - The Dundrum Inn
THT0002 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - THT0001 - The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland

The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Northern Ireland Office relating to Irish government cooperation with the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, dated 16 July and 8 September 2026.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Tuesday 8th September 2026
Report - 2nd Report - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: Final Report

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Oral Evidence - Wave Trauma Centre, SEFF, and Relatives for Justice (RFJ)

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Oral Evidence - Commission for Victims and Survivors for Northern Ireland

Reconciliation - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee


Select Committee Inquiry
9 Jul 2026
The taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The committee is undertaking an inquiry into the taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland, which will consider differences in VAT rates and other costs between Northern Ireland’s hospitality and tourism sectors compared with the Republic of Ireland. It will examine the potential impact of a reduced VAT rate and explore what other tax and policy changes could help support the sectors.

Read our call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry and how to contribute your views