Written questions

Hospitality Industry: West Midlands

Commons · Question 70322 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 15 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with representatives of the hospitality industry on job losses in the West Midlands since the Autumn Budget 2024.

Answer

Answered by Blair McDougall, 15 Sep 2025

The Government recognises the vital role hospitality businesses play in driving employment and supporting local economies including in the West Midlands. We also understand the pressures they face. That’s why our Plan for Small Businesses delivers the mos...