FULL PINTS

Early day motion 464, tabled 21 November 2001 by Joan Walley (Labour). Signed by 251 members.

That this House considers that when ordering a pint measure beer and cider drinkers should receive a full liquid pint without having to ask for a top up; notes research conducted by CAMRA which reveals that 80 per cent. of pints served in pubs are under measure, some by up to 15 per cent.; further notes that current legislation is insufficient to protect consumers from short measures and that attempts at self-regulation have comprehensively failed; believes that there is an urgent need for legislation to protect Britain's 15 million beer and cider drinkers from short measures; welcomes the Government's proposals announced in December 2000 to introduce more effective protection against short measures; and urges the Government to ensure drinkers receive fair measures.

Signatures by party: Labour 158, Liberal Democrat 42, Conservative 25, Labour/Co-operative 15, Plaid Cymru 4, Scottish National Party 4, UUP 2, Independent 1.