Written questions

Beer and Public Houses

Commons · Question 39708 · Tabled 19 Mar 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 31 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential contribution of the (a) brewery and distillery and (b) pub sector to (i) economic growth and (ii) job creation.

Answer

Answered by Gareth Thomas, 31 Mar 2025

Hospitality businesses, including pubs and breweries, are at the heart of our communities and play a vital role in supporting economic growth across the UK. The Government is creating a fairer business rate system, reducing alcohol duty on qualifying drau...