Written question asked by Janet Dean (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 2000. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment he has made of the competitive impact of the growth of pub-owning chains in the United Kingdom beer market; when he will announce the findings of the six-month review of the beer orders conducted by the Office of Fair Trading; what assessment his Department has made of the pattern of ownership in the tenanted UK pub estate.

Answer: Mrs. Dean: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what assessment he has made of the competitive impact of the growth of pub-owning chains in the United Kingdom beer market; [139940] (2) when he will announce the findings of the six-month review of the beer orders conducted by the Office of Fair Trading; [139941] (3) what assessment his Department has made of the pattern of ownership in the tenanted UK pub estate. [139942] Dr. Howells: The Office of Fair Trading's review of the 1989 Beer Orders addresses a number of issues in the pub and brewing industries, including structural changes in the pub retailing sector. We are currently considering the Officer's report carefully, and will make a statement shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c750W; 139940;139941;139942
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Beer Competition Industry Ownership Public houses
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