SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES

Early day motion 107, tabled 10 June 2015 by Bob Blackman (Conservative). Signed by 148 members.

That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of British beer and community pubs, which support almost 900,000 jobs and contribute £22 billion to UK GDP; believes that well-run pubs are an important community meeting place and the best place to enjoy alcohol responsibly; notes that more than 1,100 candidates supported the Campaign for Real Ale's beer and pub pledges ahead of the 2015 General Election, committing to support well-run community pubs, promote Britain's breweries and represent pub-goers and beer drinkers; welcomes this genuine cross-party consensus on the need to protect community pubs and breweries; and therefore encourages the Government to implement a package of measures to support community pubs and real ale.

Signatures by party: Labour 68, Scottish National Party 33, Conservative 25, Labour/Co-operative 9, Liberal Democrat 5, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, UUP 2, Green 1.