The Cost-of-Living Crisis

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 2:09 pm on 14 December 2022.

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Photo of James Evans James Evans Conservative 2:09, 14 December 2022

Minister, I was alarmed to read that ONS statistics show that the average price of a pint of beer has gone up 9 per cent compared to last year, and more than 50 pubs a month are now closing across the UK, compared to around 30 pubs a month last year. Pubs are the heartbeat of many communities in Brecon and Radnorshire, and they play an important social role for many people. So, I'd like to ask the Minister: what is the Welsh Government doing to support our pubs through a difficult winter and beyond?