£510,000 discount claimed in Eat Out to Help Out scheme in far north
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THE chancellor today thanked Britons for helping protect thousands of jobs across the UK after statistics revealed that more than 100 million meals were eaten as part of the landmark Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
Rishi Sunak said the scheme’s popularity had helped protect the livelihoods of the 1.8 million people working in the hospitality sector and drive the nation’s economic recovery from coronavirus.
In a breakdown of figures by parliamentary ward, it was revealed that in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, 105 establishments were registered, a total of 74,000 meals were claimed, the total amount of discount claimed was £510,000, and the average discount per meal was £6.90.
Latest figures showed that Eat Out to Help out significantly boosted restaurant bookings during the month of August, with the scheme growing in popularity each week.
With the scheme excelling expectations, by midnight on 31 August more than 100 million meals were eaten by diners, with the 84,700 establishments signed up to the scheme making 130,000 claims worth £522 million, meaning more jobs are being protected through people getting out and boosting the economy.
These numbers are likely to grow, with restaurants having until the end of September to claim back the 50% government-funded discount applied to bills.
