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Hospitality Industry: Licensing

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 May 2025UIN 49918

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has recused herself from matters relating to licensing in the hospitality sector.

Answered by Alex Norris

All ministers are recused from policy decisions where there are competing interests. The Deputy Prime Minister has declared her interests in the usual way.

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