Written questions

Public Houses: West Dorset

Commons · Question 14253 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 7 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the financial sustainability of pubs in West Dorset.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 7 Jul 2026

The Department has not made a specific assessment of the financial sustainability of pubs in West Dorset. However, the Government recognises the pressures facing pubs and the wider hospitality sector and continues to engage closely with industry represent...