AQW 1075/22-27

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 07/06/2022
Answered On Date: 14/06/2022
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for his assessment of the impact on hospitality businesses as a result of the reintroduction of Pavement Café Licence fees by some councils; and (ii) to outline any support he is planning to provide hospitality businesses in these areas to continue trading and serving customers outside.

Answer:

From the Office of the Minister

Gordon Lyons MLA

Use of outside spaces is not within the remit of my Department.