Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 115224

Public Houses: Rural Areas

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the role of pubs as community hubs in rural areas.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh

The Government recognises the vital role of pubs in rural areas, supporting local economies, providing spaces for people to come together, and offering essential services for local people. Through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, we ...

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