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Written question asked by Andrew Stephenson (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 May 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 June 2010. It was answered by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 June 2010 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Beer: Competition

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills whether he plans to review the operation of the exclusive beer supply obligation for the purposes of assessing its effect on competition.
Answer

The Business Innovation and Skills Committee (BISC) follow-up report on pub companies proposes that they should be allowed one final opportunity to reform, by June 2011. If they fail to do this, the Committee reflected that legislation should be considered. I will be monitoring the industry's progress closely over the coming months.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
752; 510 c92W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Beer Competition
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk