Submitted on Friday 6th September 2019
Rejected on Friday 13th September 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Offer 50% VAT Rate Relief on sales for SMOs that hold a full Premises Licence.
Shop prices will have to triple to be comparable to the on-trade sector, and besides its to be expected that you would pay a premium to have someone pour, serve and clean up after you when you have that drink.
INSTANTLY and EFFECTIVELY help pubs via a reduction in VAT rates on all saleable products
Make supermarket booze more expensive, says think tank https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49598977
With reference to this article we believe that it is an establishments own task to encourage their own customer base by creating an appealing environment and a desirable product, and actively engaging with their marketing.
Government policies can support the industry in this by directly reducing cost of sales at the point of sale, allowing the sector freedom to offer lower pricesas they see fit.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly what you mean by SMOs and therefore who should be included in any VAT reduction or relief.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
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