Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 86851

Public Houses: Closures

Tabled: 30 October 2025
Answered: 7 November 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

ConservativeMid Bedfordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 June 2025 to Question 54458, with reference to the press release entitled Six pubs a week shutting their doors for good, published on 17 February 2025, whether she has

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
The Government recognises the vital role of pubs and hospitality businesses in both local communities and the attractiveness of the UK as a visitor destination. While DCMS has not made a formal assessment, we continue working with other Government depart...

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