Written question asked by Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Thursday, 12 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Cleaning Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to undertake an assessment of the potential economic impacts on (i) Cornwall, and (ii) the wider UK economy, arising from capacity constraints in the commercial laundry sector during peak seasonal demand in areas with high levels of tourism.
- Answer
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The Government recognises that commercial laundries provide an essential service that supports the daily operations of the UK’s hospitality and tourism industries.
The Department for Business and Trade has not made a formal assessment, nor does it have any current plans to, on the contribution of the commercial laundry industry to the economy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 111053
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Tourism Cleaning services
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- 2026-02-12 10:15:29 +0000
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