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 Democrat — West 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 DeardenThe 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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