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Cleaning Services

Asked by Gareth DaviesConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 1 June 2026UIN 3849

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department would consider the potential merits of including commercial laundry services within the Government’s Industrial Strategy.

Answered by Blair McDougall

The Government recognises that commercial laundry services provide an essential service, supporting the daily operations of key sectors such as hospitality and tourism. The Department for Business and Trade has not made a formal assessment of the sector’s contribution to the economy, and there are currently no plans to do so.

The Industrial Strategy focuses on driving growth through priority sectors and cross-economy policies. The Government continues to engage with businesses to understand the interdependencies between service providers and the wider economy.

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