Public Houses: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 104003 · Tabled 7 Jan 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the role of pubs in supporting local economies and employment, particularly in rural areas.
Answer
Answered by Kate Dearden, 15 Jan 2026
We recognise the significant contribution hospitality businesses, including pubs, make in driving economic growth and providing jobs, especially in rural and coastal communities. No formal assessment has been made of the role pubs play in supporting local...