Question follow-through · 115230

Beer and Public Houses

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support the Government is providing to independent brewers and local supply chains linked to the pub sector.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Answering body
Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
23 Feb 2026
Target answer date
25 Feb 2026
Answer
2 Mar 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 23 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support the Government is providing to independent brewers and local supply chains linked to the pub sector.

  2. 25 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 2 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    The Government recognises the vital contribution that breweries and local supply chains make to pubs and remains committed to supporting a sector that is diverse, competitive, and rooted in local communities.Small Producer Relief (SPR) supports smaller pr...

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