Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Gethins and Jim McMahon

Monday 3rd March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Jim McMahon]

I thank my hon. Friend for the work that he is doing to champion pubs in his constituency. Like all of us, he recognises just how important they are to the economy, and probably even more so to local communities. The Government can do a lot on business rates and on things like the community right to buy, which gives the community the right to step in when pubs might face closure, as part of the package.

[Stephen Gethins (Arbroath and Broughty Ferry) (SNP)]

7. Whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the Arbroath town plan.