Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 38613

Public Houses and Restaurants: Licensing

Tabled: 17 March 2025

Answered: 27 March 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment with local authorities of the potential merits of introducing a unified regime for the (a) licences, (b) permits and (c) certificates needed to operate (i) restaurants and

Answer

Gareth Thomas

Pubs and hospitality businesses are at the heart of our communities and play a vital role in supporting economic growth across the UK. We are constantly testing our planning, regulatory and licensing regimes to ensure they remain proportionate and don’t u...

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