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Proceeding contribution from Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 4 December 2008. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Debate on the Address.

Home Affairs and Justice

The Home Secretary is being extremely generous in giving way. On responsible drinking, she will be aware that traditional pubs take their duties seriously, but unfortunately 36 are shutting every week. Fortunately, VAT is decreasing, but duties are increasing to compensate and when VAT increases again, duties will remain where they are. How does that help traditional pubs to continue with responsible drinking? Also, on the supermarkets, when the Government came into power, the cost of a pint of beer in a pub was twice what it was in a supermarket. Today, a pint in a pub costs seven times what it costs in a supermarket. The Government surely need to look into that.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
485 c160 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Databases Biometrics Accountability Crime prevention Crime Alcoholic drinks Administration of justice Asylum Crimes of violence Anti-social behaviour British nationality Bureaucracy Coroners Neighbourhood policing ICT Immigration controls Immigration Genetics Identity cards Drugs Human trafficking Electoral register Economic situation English language Police Proceeds of crime Misuse Licensing laws Piracy Police authorities Probation Prostitution Metropolitan Police Statistics Standards Terrorism Surveillance Youth services British National Party Work permits Sex establishments
Legislation
Licensing Act 2003
Link
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