Written Question·Treasury·UIN 64353
Public Houses: Health and Loneliness
Tabled: 1 July 2025
Answered: 8 July 2025
Question
Gregory Stafford
Conservative — Farnham and Bordon
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of pubs in (a) supporting community wellbeing and (b) tackling social isolation.
Answer
James MurrayThe Government is committed to supporting small and local businesses in the hospitality, tourism, and services sectors, which provide a significant contribution to the UK economy and society.We have launched a licensing taskforce to make recommendations t...
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