PROGRESSIVE BEER DUTY

Early day motion 1102, tabled 17 March 1998 by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative). Signed by 38 members.

That this House urges the Government to establish a progressive beer duty for the smallest brewing companies to encourage new entrants in the market, help negate predatory pricing by larger breweries and encourage competition and to stimulate the developments of new products in both brands and styles; and supports the Society of Independent Brewers in their formal request to the Government for a progressive beer duty.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Conservative 8, Liberal Democrat 8, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.