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...