BREWING INDUSTRY

Early day motion 2199, tabled 15 September 2011 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 15 members.

That this House welcomes the publication of the campaign for Real Ale (CAMRAs) 2012 Good Beer Guide; recognises the positive news for British beer with nearly 100 new breweries opening this year and with 5,500 beers now in regular production across the country's 840 breweries; applauds the hard work of British breweries who have prospered despite the difficult economic situation and the difficult situation for many pubs at present; praises the brewers for continuing to produce the highest quality of real ale; and anticipates another successful year for UK beer and pubs.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 3.