COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES

Early day motion 210, tabled 14 June 2010 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 275 members.

That this House recognises the social, economic and cultural importance of well-run community pubs, which provide a safe and sociable environment for the consumption of alcohol among friends and are an essential community meeting place; notes the ideas put forward in the Campaign for Real Ale's Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter which received support from 670 candidates at the last election, 150 of whom were elected; welcomes the genuine cross party consensus on the need to support and protect well-run community pubs; and so urges the Government to implement a package of policies which will help secure the future of viable and well-run community pubs.

Signatures by party: Labour 159, Conservative 70, Liberal Democrat 35, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Green 1.