Public Houses: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 14254 · 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, whether his Department plans to review support available for rural pubs in constituencies such as West Dorset.
Answer
Answered by Kate Dearden, 7 Jul 2026
The Department keeps the adequacy of support for rural pubs under regular review, working closely with HM Treasury and industry representatives including through the Hospitality Sector Council. Since April 2026, every pub has benefited from a 15% cut to t...