Night-time Economy

Part of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy – in the House of Commons at on 11 January 2022.

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Photo of Munira Wilson Munira Wilson Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Education)

Although the night-time economy has clearly been thriving in Whitehall, especially at the height of lockdown, many bars, clubs and pubs across the rest of London are unfortunately struggling to stay afloat, and many of them employee my constituents. The Night Time Industries Association suggests that its members have lost, on average, £45,000 over the festive period, so the grants do not touch the sides. Will the Minister commit to providing further financial support to this sector by reintroducing the 100% business rates relief and the emergency 5% VAT rate?