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Commons · Question 98 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 18 May 2026

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending the Pubs Code to cover all leased pubs.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 18 May 2026

Government recognises the importance of a diverse and competitive beer market, including the role of independent breweries in supporting local economies and consumer choice. We have conducted a review of the beer market to determine whether there are any ...