Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she has taken to support local authorities with supporting the night-life sector.

The Government recognises the important contribution that the night-time economy makes to local communities, employment and economic growth. We continue to engage closely with hospitality and other night-time economy businesses through regular sector engagement, including via the Hospitality Sector Council, to understand the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

Last year, the Government published a National Licensing Policy Framework providing clearer national direction for licensing authorities. This is intended to support them to balance growth and investment in town and city centres - including the night-time economy - alongside the licensing objectives.