CONDUCT OF BREWERIES AND PUB CHAINS

Early day motion 674, tabled 10 January 2008 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 39 members.

That this House celebrates the work done by publicans in the UK in bringing people together and providing a hub for local communities; expresses grave concerns at the conduct of those breweries and pub chains who in some cases make it very difficult for landlords to earn a living by raising rent charges; and calls on the Government to prevent the exploitation of pub landlords and to help save the great British pub.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 18, Labour 15, Conservative 4, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.