Proceeding contribution from David Hamilton (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 23 February 2010. It occurred during Adjournment debate on British Pubs.

British Pubs

The hon. Gentleman will realise from my comments that I am more of a club drinker than a pub drinker. There are a number of clubs in my area, which I actively support. If the hon. Gentleman is talking about rate relief, who will pay it? Local authorities in my area pay 80 per cent. rate relief to all the clubs if they make contributions to the local area. It costs the local authority £500,000 a year. Who will pick up the tab under his proposal?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 506 c43WH
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Beer Sky Public houses Prices Retail trade Smoking
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

British Pubs

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