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Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 25 November 2025UIN 91711

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of her budget on the pubs and brewing sector.

Answered by Kate Dearden

The Chancellor will make decisions on Budget in the round and these will be announced in the usual way. The government does not comment on speculation outside of fiscal events.

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