Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Thursday, 3 June 2010 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

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Topical Questions

Question

After vigorous lobbying, including by the all-party "Save the pub" group, the last Government confirmed plans to relax the beer tie and to set a timetable to act if the industry did not reform itself. Can we get an assurance from the Minister that this Government will stick to that plan and timetable?

Answer

Yes.

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Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

510 c571 

Session

2010-12

Oral question type

Supplementary

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber

Subjects

Beer Competition Public houses Manufacturing industries

Link

View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk