Question follow-through · 94328

Public Houses: Surrey Heath

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had recent discussions with representatives of the hospitality sector on the challenges facing pubs in Surrey Heath constituency.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
25 Nov 2025
Target answer date
27 Nov 2025
Answer
1 Dec 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 25 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had recent discussions with representatives of the hospitality sector on the challenges facing pubs in Surrey Heath constituency.

  2. 27 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 1 Dec 2025

    Answer published

    The Government recognises the significant pressures facing pubs, including those in Surrey Heath, and the Government is providing support through various measures to help ease these pressures. We’re investing £440,000 with Pub is The Hub to help rural pub...

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