Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 14254

Public Houses: Rural Areas

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal DemocratWest Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to review support available for rural pubs in constituencies such as West Dorset.

Answer

Kate Dearden
The Department keeps the adequacy of support for rural pubs under regular review, working closely with HM Treasury and industry representatives including through the Hospitality Sector Council. Since April 2026, every pub has benefited from a 15% cut to t...

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