Public Houses: Regulation
Commons · Question 21772 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 15 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of new regulatory costs, including new packaging costs, on pubs.
Answer
Answered by James Murray, 15 Sep 2026
The potential impact of regulatory changes on pubs is carefully considered as part of policy development, and the Government regularly engages with the pub industry to understand the pressures businesses face. With regard to Extended Producer Responsibili...