BRITISH PUB WEEK 2016

Early day motion 592, tabled 25 October 2016 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 20 members.

That this House welcomes British Pub Week which runs from 28 October until 5 November 2016; supports the aims of British Pub Week to celebrate the great British pub, to unite the pub sector and to encourage people up and down the country to visit pubs; encourages people to visit its official online website and social media pages on Facebook and Twitter; further welcomes events happening throughout the week in pubs up and down the UK; believes that pubs are an important part of the history, heritage and culture of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; further believes that pubs are at the heart of communities and that the pub has a unique role in bringing people together, as well as supporting charity, local sports, live music, comedy, theatre, folk culture and traditions; notes the huge contribution of pubs to national and local economies as businesses and employers; further encourages hon. Members to visit their local pubs during the week to show their support; and hopes that people up and down the UK will support British Pub Week.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Conservative 3, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 2, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.