Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support is available for pubs and hospitality businesses experiencing significant reductions in customer numbers due to prolonged roadworks or infrastructure closures nearby; whether the Government has considered targeted relief schemes in such circumstances; and what assessment has been made of the wider economic impact of infrastructure disruption on the hospitality sector.

The Government understands the pressure that prolonged roadworks and infrastructure closures can place on local businesses, including pubs and hospitality venues. Local authorities are responsible for managing works and mitigating disruption, including through traffic management and coordination duties.

Wider business support like business rates relief, grants, and the Recovery Loan Scheme remain available to eligible firms. While no targeted national relief scheme is in place specifically for disruption arising from roadworks, the Government supports local authorities to minimise disruption. This is done by coordinating works, using permits and enforcement powers, and applying tools like Street Manager and lane rental schemes to keep traffic moving.