“To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Church of England has made of the steps needed to put the maintenance of churches and cathedrals on a sustainable basis.”
Asked by
Jerome Mayhew
Answering Minister
the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Gareth Thomas)
We recognise the vital role hospitality plays in driving growth and strengthening all our communities. That is why we have committed to permanently lower business rates for the sector from 2026-27 and announced a hospitality fund to co-invest in projects that boost productivity and help community pubs adapt to local needs. It is also why we have launched an industry-led licensing taskforce to reduce red tape and other barriers.