Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

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.

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.