Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 104577

Public Houses: Eastleigh

Tabled: 9 January 2026
Answered: 19 January 2026

Question

Liz Jarvis

Liberal DemocratEastleigh

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support pubs with operating costs in Eastleigh constituency.

Answer

Kate Dearden
My department works closely with hospitality businesses to assess impact of rising operating costs across energy, staffing, compliance and taxation. This includes regular engagement with the sector, including through the Hospitality Sector Council which p...

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