Lee Anderson MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Hospitality Industry: VATTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21773More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he plans to review current VAT obligations on (a) pubs and (b) other hospitality businesses.
Answer: The Government recognises the significant contribution made by hospitality businesses to economic growth and social life in the UK. VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. VAT is the U...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Public Houses: RegulationTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21772More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of new regulatory costs, including new packaging costs, on pubs.
Answer: The potential impact of regulatory changes on pubs is carefully considered as part of policy development, and the Government regularly engages with the pub industry to understand the pressures businesses face. With regard to Extended Producer Responsibili...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Beer and Public HousesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21771More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of business costs on (a) pubs and (b) breweries.
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials regularly engage with businesses across sectors, and the Government recognises the value pubs and breweries bring and the challenges they face across the country, including in Ashfield.The Government has announced a 20% cu...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Beer and Public HousesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21770More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with (a) pub landlords and (b) brewers.
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials regularly engage with businesses across sectors, and the Government recognises the value pubs and breweries bring and the challenges they face across the country, including in Ashfield.The Government has announced a 20% cu...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Public Houses: NottinghamshireTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21768More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps his Department has taken to support pubs in (a) Ashfield constituency and (b) Nottinghamshire.
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials regularly engage with businesses across sectors, and the Government recognises the value pubs and breweries bring and the challenges they face across the country, including in Ashfield.The Government has announced a 20% cu...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Public Houses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21767More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a introducing a discount on business rates for pubs.
Answer: The Government recognises that pubs, social clubs and live music venues have faced significant pressures in recent years. Earlier this year, the Government cut every pub, social club and live music venues bill by 15 per cent and ensured bills will be fro...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Beer and Cider: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21766More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will reduce beer and cider duty for drinks served in pubs.
Answer: The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Beer and Public Houses: Government AssistanceTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21765More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps his Department has taken to support (a) pubs and (b) breweries.
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials regularly engage with businesses across sectors, and the Government recognises the value pubs and breweries bring and the challenges they face across the country, including in Ashfield.The Government has announced a 20% cu...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Department or topic	Published records
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade	8
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	2
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport	3
Department for Education	17
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	11
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	12
Department for Transport	5
Department for Work and Pensions	4
Department of Health and Social Care	29
Home Office	3
Ministry of Defence	4
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	6
Treasury	8

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