Written questions by Morello.

What recent support his Department is providing to hospitality businesses in West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment his Department has made of the impact of rising costs on hospitality businesses in West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.

Whether his Department plans to review support available for rural pubs in constituencies such as West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to finance for solar startups.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment his Department has made of the financial sustainability of pubs in West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department is taking to support seasonal hospitality businesses in rural constituencies such as West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.

What support his Department is providing to pubs in West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment his Department has made of economic growth opportunities in West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department is taking to support businesses in West Dorset.

This government recognises that micro and small businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Dorset and across the UK. Our Small Business Plan sets out over 200 targeted actions to support businesses to start and grow.We recognise the challenges sma...

What support his Department is providing to micro businesses in West Dorset.

This government recognises that micro and small businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Dorset and across the UK. Our Small Business Plan sets out over 200 targeted actions to support businesses to start and grow.We recognise the challenges fac...

What steps his Department is taking to improve access to finance for micro businesses in West Dorset.

This government recognises that micro and small businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Dorset and across the UK. Our Small Business Plan sets out over 200 targeted actions to support businesses to start and grow.We recognise the challenges fac...

What assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for his policies of the challenges facing rural micro businesses in West Dorset.

This government recognises that micro and small businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Dorset and across the UK. Our Small Business Plan sets out over 200 targeted actions to support businesses to start and grow.We recognise the challenges fac...

What recent discussions his Department has had with the Pubs Code Adjudicator on lease renewal processes used by pub-owning businesses.

The Department has regular dialogue with the Pubs Code Adjudicator regarding any recurring themes in the operation of their duty. This includes questions arising from the third statutory review of the Pubs Code and Pubs Code Adjudicator covering the perio...

What protections are available to pub tenants who have made improvements to leased premises when facing lease (a) termination and (b) non-renewal by pub-owning companies.

The Pubs Code only applies to pub companies with over 500 tied tenants. The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is responsible for regulating those covered by the Code and can provide support to tenants on any Code related issues.Part II of the Landlord and Tenan...

How many Section 25 notices have been issued by pub-owning companies to tenants in West Dorset constituency in each of the last five years.

The Pubs Code only applies to pub companies with over 500 tied tenants. The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is responsible for regulating those covered by the Code and can provide support to tenants on any Code related issues.Part II of the Landlord and Tenan...

What assessment his Department has made of the use of Section 25 notices by pub-owning companies to regain control of pubs for direct company operation.

The Pubs Code only applies to pub companies with over 500 tied tenants. The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is responsible for regulating those covered by the Code and can provide support to tenants on any Code related issues.Part II of the Landlord and Tenan...

What information his Department holds on the number of pubs that are currently operated under tenancy or lease agreements with pub-owning companies in West Dorset constituency.

The Pubs Code only applies to pub companies with over 500 tied tenants. The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is responsible for regulating those covered by the Code and can provide support to tenants on any Code related issues.Part II of the Landlord and Tenan...

Whether he will assess the potential merits of inviting the Foreign Affairs Committee to undertake pre-appointment scrutiny of all political appointees to special trade envoy roles.

Trade Envoys are political appointees. The Department for Business and Trade conducts scrutiny and due diligence as part of the process for appointing Trade Envoys.There are currently no plans for the Foreign Affairs Committee to undertake any pre-appoint...

What steps his Department is taking to tackle misleading practices in the sale of extended warranties.

Manufacturers are not required to provide warranties on their products. Whether they choose to do so and under what terms is a commercial decision for them.  Where warranties are given, they are benefits in addition to consumers’ rights against the trader under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which requires that products are fit for purpose, as described and of satisfactory quality. Terms of warranties must be clearly communicated to consumers. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 prohibits unfair commercial practices, including misleading actions that are likely to impact the average consumer’s transactional decision.

What steps his Department is taking to ensure consumers are provided with adequate and clear information on the value of extended warranties at the point of sale.

Manufacturers are not required to provide warranties on their products. Whether they choose to do so and under what terms is a commercial decision for them.  Where warranties are given, they are benefits in addition to consumers’ rights against the trader under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which requires that products are fit for purpose, as described and of satisfactory quality. Terms of warranties must be clearly communicated to consumers. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 prohibits unfair commercial practices, including misleading actions that are likely to impact the average consumer’s transactional decision.