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Proceeding contribution from Andrew Griffith (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. It occurred during Opposition day on Seasonal Work.


Seasonal Work

My right hon. Friend is exactly right. I would not want to incur wrath by accusing anybody of misleading the House, but that is exactly the same story that I have heard from the Bridge Inn in Amberley, the Star and Garter in East Dean, the Bricklayers Arms in Midhurst and the Black Horse Inn in Byworth. That surely cannot be a coincidence; these cannot be isolated examples of those “permanently lower” business rates—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
777 c379 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conditions of employment Costs Employment Employers' contributions Government assistance Economic situation Minimum wage Business rates Working hours Young people Small businesses Retail trade Seasonal workers Cost of living Hospitality industry Budget November 2025 Visitor levy
Legislation
Employment Rights Bill 2024-26
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk