Written questions

Public Houses: Regulation

Commons · Question 90382 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by James Wild

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of regulatory costs on the pub sector.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 21 Nov 2025

The Government is committed to easing regulatory burdens for businesses like pubs in the UK, creating the space they need to grow, innovate and thrive. We work closely with the Hospitality Sector Council to improve the productivity and resilience of hospi...