Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 55428

Public Houses: Government Assistance

Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Ian Byrne

LabourLiverpool West Derby

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support local pubs.

Answer

Gareth Thomas
Hospitality businesses, including pubs, are at the heart of our communities and play a vital role in supporting economic growth. We've launched a licensing taskforce aimed at cutting red tape and removing barriers that hinder progress. The Government also...

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