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Statutory Review of the Pubs Code and Pubs Code Adjudicator

22 May 2025

Proposing MP
Justin Madders Lab
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Department for Business and Trade is initiating a statutory review of the Pubs Code and the performance of the Pubs Code Adjudicator.

Action Requested

Stakeholders are invited to provide their views and evidence on the operation of the Pubs Code and the PCA's performance from April 2022 to March 2025, with responses due by August 14, 2025. A report will be published as soon as practicable.

Key Facts

  • The third statutory review covers the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025.
  • Stakeholders have until 14 August 2025 to submit comments and evidence.
  • A report on the findings will be published as soon as practicable after the consultation period ends.
  • The Pubs Code addresses concerns specific to tied pub models in England and Wales.
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