Following the visit, Sir Julian said, "It was great to visit Bizzie Lizzie’s and meet Allan to talk about the challenges facing hospitality businesses in our area. As a long-established local business, Bizzie Lizzie’s plays an important role in our community, providing jobs and attracting visitors to Skipton. "I appreciated the opportunity to hear about the pressures the business is facing, including rising costs and concerns around VAT. I will continue to raise these issues in Westminster and make the case for policies that help businesses like Bizzie Lizzie’s thrive." Sir Julian visited Bizzie Lizzie's following correspondence from managing director, Katie Davison, who wrote highlighting the impact of increasing costs on the sector.