NATIONAL PUB DAY

Early day motion 1210, tabled 27 March 2009 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 62 members.

That this House welcomes the first ever National Pub Day on 4 April 2009; applauds Justice for Licensees and the Save the Great British Pub campaign for this initiative; believes that the British pub is an important part of UK's history and heritage and a community focus for social, sporting and charitable activity; further believes that the public house provides a controlled and sociable drinking environment which encourages responsible drinking; recognises that pubs are currently facing difficult circumstances and require support; believes that more should be done to support and protect pubs and give more power to communities to protect them; and hopes that the first National Pub Day will receive widespread support and become an annual opportunity for celebrating the British pub which is a wonderful and unique institution and something that hon. Members should cherish and celebrate and raise a toast to on 4 April.

Signatures by party: Labour 29, Liberal Democrat 22, Conservative 9, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.