Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 39707

Beer and Public Houses

Tabled: 19 March 2025
Answered: 31 March 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

Liberal DemocratNewton Abbot

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the (a) beer and (b) pub sector to increase (i) economic growth and (ii) business investment in the context of his industrial strategy.

Answer

Gareth Thomas
Hospitality businesses, including pubs and breweries, are at the heart of our communities and play a vital role in supporting economic growth across the UK. The Government is creating a fairer business rate system, reducing alcohol duty on qualifying drau...

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