PROUD OF PUBS CHARTER

Early day motion 2259, tabled 25 May 2006 by John Grogan (Labour). Signed by 87 members.

That this House congratulates The Publican newspaper's Proud of Pubs Charter which calls on licensees to support measures such as not serving anyone who is drunk, not allowing unaccompanied children on the premises, asking for identification if customers appear to be under 21 years, whilst also striving to offer top-quality service and a warm welcome to all customers; recognises that the vast majority of the 60,000 pubs in the United Kingdom trade responsibly and act as a focal point for their community; and notes that the liberalisation of licensing laws contained in the Licensing Act 2003 and implemented from 24th November 2005 has increased choice for consumers whilst, according to initial indications, has had at the same time a positive effect on alcohol-related disorder and anti-social behaviour.

Signatures by party: Labour 61, Liberal Democrat 20, Conservative 6.