Written questions

Beer and Public Houses: Business Rates

Commons · Question 39239 · Tabled 18 Mar 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 25 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Ben Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on a permanent reduction in business rates for the beer and pub sector.

Answer

Answered by Gareth Thomas, 25 Mar 2025

The Department for Business and Trade engages with His Majesty's Treasury (HMT) at Ministerial and official level on a range of issues, including business rates reform and how this will affect the hospitality sector.