AQW 11439/22-27

Mr David Honeyford
Alliance Party
Lagan Valley

Tabled Date: 07/05/2024
Answered On Date: 03/06/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail any plans she has to meet representatives of the hospitality industry over the challenges faced in the sector due to rising utility and labour costs outside the industry's control.

Answer:

I have already met with representatives of the hospitality industry on three occasions since taking up office, including a bi-lateral meeting with sector representatives to discuss the issues facing the sector in detail.

In relation to the specific issues of rising utility and labour costs, these are matters which go beyond my own immediate Ministerial portfolio, and as cross-cutting matters will need to be considered collectively by the Executive as it sets its strategic priorities and liaises with the British government.