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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Pubs: Bromsgrove

Thursday 21 May 2026 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Minister acknowledges rising energy prices and supply chain effects strain on sectors like pubs
  • Current situation causes concern and government is considering this area as part of ongoing economic assessments
  • Minister expresses desire to support the hospitality sector which includes pubs

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Bradley Thomas Con Bromsgrove
Economy Energy Business & Trade
Context

Pubs in the Bromsgrove constituency are facing significant challenges, including increased costs due to rising energy prices and employment expenses.

Question

What steps he is taking to support pubs in Bromsgrove constituency. A typical pub in my constituency is paying around £2,500 more a month compared with two years ago, because of higher energy costs, employment costs, and business rates. Will the Government consider a permanent cut to business rates for pubs and exempt those with accommodation from the overnight levy?

Answer from Kate Dearden

The Minister acknowledges rising energy prices and supply chain effects strain on sectors like pubs. The current situation causes concern, and across government, they are considering carefully this area as part of ongoing economic assessments. They want to support the hospitality sector which is vital for local communities and high streets by ensuring economic stability.

Partly answered

Not addressed: A permanent cut to business rates and exemption from overnight levy was not addressed directly.

How: Considering Carefully, Ongoing Assessment

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Q2 Bradley Thomas Con Bromsgrove
Economy Employment Energy
Context

Pubs in the Bromsgrove constituency are vital to the local economy, but they face additional costs due to higher energy prices and employment expenses.

Question

I thank the Minister for her response, but I am afraid that the picture she paints is not one that pubs across my constituency will recognise. A typical pub in my constituency is paying around £2,500 more a month compared with two years ago, because of higher energy costs, employment costs and business rates. Will the Government look at a permanent cut to business rates for pubs and exempt pubs with accommodation from the overnight levy?

Answer from Kate Dearden

The Minister understands rising energy prices and supply chain effects strain on sectors like pubs, acknowledges current situation causes concern, and across government, they are considering carefully this area as part of ongoing economic assessments. They want to support hospitality sector which is vital for local communities and high streets by ensuring economic stability.

Partly answered

Not addressed: A permanent cut to business rates and exemption from overnight levy was not directly addressed.

How: Considering Carefully, Ongoing Assessment

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