Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 75440

Hospitality Industry: Licensing Laws

Tabled: 5 September 2025

Answered: 16 September 2025

Question

Sir James Cleverly

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the press release entitled Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars, published on 26 July 2025, who will decide (a) where the new dedicated hospitality zones wi

Answer

Blair McDougall

The Government wants to ensure we have a licensing system that not only addresses crime and protects communities but supports businesses and promotes growth. Councils already use designated zones to preserve hospitality, leisure, and cultural areas, and w...

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