Public Houses: Health and Loneliness
Commons · Question 64353 · Tabled 1 Jul 2025 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Gregory Stafford
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of pubs in (a) supporting community wellbeing and (b) tackling social isolation.
Answer
Answered by James Murray, 8 Jul 2025
The Government is committed to supporting small and local businesses in the hospitality, tourism, and services sectors, which provide a significant contribution to the UK economy and society.We have launched a licensing taskforce to make recommendations t...