Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 104003

Public Houses: Rural Areas

Tabled: 7 January 2026
Answered: 15 January 2026

Question

Rupert Lowe

Restore BritainGreat Yarmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the role of pubs in supporting local economies and employment, particularly in rural areas.

Answer

Kate Dearden
We recognise the significant contribution hospitality businesses, including pubs, make in driving economic growth and providing jobs, especially in rural and coastal communities. No formal assessment has been made of the role pubs play in supporting local...

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