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—
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- 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
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- 2025-12-12 15:19:39 +0000
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