Question follow-through · 9111
Public Houses
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support the long-term viability of pubs (a) in Bromsgrove constituency and (b) nationally.
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- Answering body
- Department for Business and Trade
- Tabled
- 14 Oct 2024
- Target answer date
- 16 Oct 2024
- Answer
- 5 Nov 2024 · 22 calendar days after tabling
Elapsed calendar days describe the record timeline, not whether Parliament considers an answer on time.
More questions by this MP on Economy and business
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Recorded timeline
14 Oct 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support the long-term viability of pubs (a) in Bromsgrove constituency and (b) nationally.
16 Oct 2024
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
5 Nov 2024
Answer published
Pubs, including those in Bromsgrove, are at the heart of our communities and vital for economic growth. That is why the Government is creating a fairer business rate system by introducing permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure bu...
Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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3 Feb 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the United States State Department on trade.
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Retail Trade: Bromsgrove
6 Feb 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help promote retail entrepreneurship in Bromsgrove constituency.
Trade Agreements: USA
6 Feb 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to secure a trade deal with the United States.
Trade Agreements: USA
6 Feb 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of negotiating a free trade agreement with the United States.
Trade Agreements: USA
5 Mar 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many officials are working on the negotiations of a trade deal with the United States.
Overseas Trade: China
5 Mar 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the Government considers increased trade with China to be an inherent risk to national security.
Public Houses: Bromsgrove
30 May 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he will visit Bromsgrove constituency to discuss the impact of government policy on the hospitality industry with (a) publicans and (b) landlords.
Queen Elizabeth II: Anniversaries
13 Jun 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of a public holiday to commemorate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Courier Services: Standards
11 Feb 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of Ofcom customer protection regulations against poor delivery services from couriers such as Evri.
Beverage Containers: Safety
18 May 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of sharp edges on plastic collars of tethered bottle caps on the safety of people with pre-existing conditions.
Products: Origin Marking
4 Jun 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to (a) promote the use of made in Britain labelling on products and (b) prevent that labelling being used when a large part of the production process has been outside of the UK.