Victoria Atkins:

Division Vote (Commons)
15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context
Victoria Atkins (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 86 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 160 Noes - 324

Written Question

Public Houses: Closures

Wednesday 15th October 2025

Asked by: Victoria Atkins (Conservative - Louth and Horncastle)

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many pubs have closed since 5 July 2024; and what steps his Department is taking to support (a) pubs and (b) other hospitality businesses.

Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

There are no official statistics on the number of pub closures, however there were 37,875 UK public houses and bars in March 2024 and this fell to 37,805 in March 2025

The Government recognises the vital role of pubs and hospitality in our communities and economy, that’s why we are providing targeted support for the sector.

In April, we launched a Taskforce to consider ways to create a more balanced premises licensing system that not only safeguards communities but also supports responsible businesses. On 7 October the Government issued a Call for Evidence on Reforming the licensing system - GOV.UK (deadline: midday, 6 November 2025). These reforms are part of the Small Business Strategy, which also tackles late payments, improves access to finance, and cuts red tape. We want planning and licensing systems to work fairly for businesses and residents.

We’re also creating a fairer business rates system, including permanently lower rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties under £500,000 rateable value and continue to work closely with the sector to address challenges, including through the Hospitality Sector Council.

Division Vote (Commons)
14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Victoria Atkins (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 90 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 333

Division Vote (Commons)
14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Victoria Atkins (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 339

Early Day Motion

Agriculture (19 Signatures)

13 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Victoria Atkins (Conservative - Louth and Horncastle)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 1000), dated 8 September 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 September, be annulled.

Division Vote (Commons)
16 Sep 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Victoria Atkins (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 72 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 340 Noes - 77

Division Vote (Commons)
16 Sep 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Victoria Atkins (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 73 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 292

Division Vote (Commons)
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Victoria Atkins (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 82 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 170

Division Vote (Commons)
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Victoria Atkins (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 81 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 160