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 Britain — Great 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 DeardenWe 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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