Written questions

Nightclubs: Closures

Commons · Question 69640 · Tabled 21 Jul 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 1 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Marie Goldman

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of nightlife venue closures on local communities.

Answer

Answered by Gareth Thomas, 1 Sep 2025

The Government recognises the vital role nightlife venues play in supporting local economies and community cohesion. We also recognise the pressures they are operating under.That's why we set up the Licensing Taskforce last April, which involved represent...