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Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Gyms and Leisure Centres

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support independent gyms and leisure facilities.

Answer

The government is committed to supporting UK SMEs, including those in the leisure sector, through the Small Business Plan - the most comprehensive package of support for SMEs in a generation.

This includes legislative reforms to tackle late payments; unlocking billions of pounds in finance; removing unnecessary red tape; revitalising High Streets and boosting digital and AI adoption among small businesses.

For the first time, DBT has integrated its support for businesses in a single, accessible place – the Business Growth Service – to help firms start, scale and succeed. UK businesses can access our wide range of support via business.gov.uk.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4516
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Gyms Leisure centres
Link
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