Public Houses: Closures
Commons · Question 86851 · Tabled 30 Oct 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Blake Stephenson
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 June 2025 to Question 54458, with reference to the press release entitled Six pubs a week shutting their doors for good, published on 17 February 2025, whether she has
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 7 Nov 2025
The Government recognises the vital role of pubs and hospitality businesses in both local communities and the attractiveness of the UK as a visitor destination. While DCMS has not made a formal assessment, we continue working with other Government depart...