Oral Question·Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
“What steps he is taking to support businesses in the hospitality sector.”
Tabled: 15 September 2026Answered: 15 October 2026
Asked by
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism (Chris Bryant)
Historic England assesses applications for listing. I want that process to be as simple as possible for community groups up and down the land, so they can steer a balance between preserving what is truly valuable and leaving communities with decaying, listed eyesores.