RED TAPE RESTRICTIONS ON PUBS

Early day motion 259, tabled 29 January 2001 by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 34 members.

That this House notes with concern the findings of a recent survey of publicans that indicated high levels of red tape and bureaucracy within the trade; considers that special attention should be given to examining ways of reducing regulations where they are not necessary; urges the Government to respond to the suggestion that there should be a single point of contact within Government for pubs so that policies and regulations can be coordinated; recognises that there should be full consultation before measures are introduced by Government; recommends that the Small Business Service should play a pro-active role in the consideration of regulatory requirements; and further urges that sunset clauses should be established as a way of reducing unnecessary regulations.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 22, Labour 10, Labour/Co-operative 2.