Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 24 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 29 members in total.

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CASK ALE WEEK 2010

That this House welcomes the second annual National Cask Ale Week, 29 March to 5 April 2010; also welcomes the opportunity for brewers and pubs alike to remind the British public why cask ale is the UK's national drink; congratulates the success that the cask ale industry has enjoyed in the last 12 months with 71 new breweries opening in the UK, taking the total up to 660; notes the suggestion for pubs to host a number of exciting events up and down the country including beer festivals, food and ale appreciation evenings, tasting tips and try before you buy promotions; praises the Independent newspaper for its plan to publish a 16 page supplement on 27 March 2010 in support of Cask Ale Week; and encourages hon. Members to support their local pubs during Cask Ale Week 2010.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1176 

Session

2009-10

Other sponsors

Peter Bottomley

Gordon Prentice

Ken Purchase

Ann Cryer

Bob Russell

Subjects

Service industries

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk