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Public Houses: Government Assistance

Commons · Question 55428 · Tabled 30 May 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Ian Byrne

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support local pubs.

Answer

Answered by Gareth Thomas, 9 Jun 2025

Hospitality businesses, including pubs, are at the heart of our communities and play a vital role in supporting economic growth. We've launched a licensing taskforce aimed at cutting red tape and removing barriers that hinder progress. The Government also...