Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 88901

Public Houses

Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025

Question

Mr Calvin Bailey

LabourLeyton and Wanstead

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help increase access to pubs for guest beers from independent breweries within the (a) review of market access for small breweries and (b) statutory review of the Pubs Code.

Answer

Kate Dearden
The Government recognises that independent breweries are essential to the diversity and character of our pubs. We're currently assessing the beer market to determine whether there are any structural barriers preventing small brewers from accessing pubs.Th...

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