Question follow-through · 85486
Public Houses: Newcastle-under-Lyme
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to support (a) pubs, (b) publicans and (c) the pub industry in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency since his appointment; and what plans he has to visit a public house in N
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- Answering body
- Department for Business and Trade
- Tabled
- 27 Oct 2025
- Target answer date
- 29 Oct 2025
- Answer
- 4 Nov 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
27 Oct 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to support (a) pubs, (b) publicans and (c) the pub industry in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency since his appointment; and what plans he has to visit a public house in N
29 Oct 2025
Target answer date
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4 Nov 2025
Answer published
The Government fully recognises the cultural and economic significance of pubs in communities, like Newcastle-under-Lyme and has taken a range of steps to support pubs and publicans.We want planning and licensing systems to work fairly for businesses and ...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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Public Houses: Staffordshire
2 Jan 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to financially support pubs in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.
Hospitality Industry: Staffordshire
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Trade Agreements: Newcastle-under-Lyme
2 Jan 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that a) businesses, b) economic growth and c) higher education institutions in Newcastle-under-Lyme are impacted by trade deals.
Overseas Trade: Jamaica
2 Jan 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps have been taken to further develop trade links between the United Kingdom and Jamaica.
Business: Energy
20 Jan 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to help reduce industrial energy costs for businesses in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Job Creation: Staffordshire
20 Jan 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support the creation of well-paid jobs in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.
Bricks: Manufacturing Industries
30 Jan 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to support brick production.
Job Creation: Staffordshire
30 Jan 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support the creation of well-paid jobs in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire.
Cosmetics
20 Feb 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to reduce the use of skin lightening products.
Trade: Canada
20 Feb 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent engagement he has had with his Canadian counterpart about the potential merits of increasing trade between the United Kingdom and Canada.
Trade: Commonwealth
20 Feb 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Secretary General of the Commonwealth about improving trade links between Commonwealth member states.
Take-away Food: Staffordshire
10 Apr 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he has taken to support fish and chip shops with the cost of food in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) Staffordshire.