Proceeding contribution from Brian Binley (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 January 2012. It occurred during Backbench debate on Pub Companies.

Pub Companies

That is absolutely correct. I am talking about pubcos and I exclude family businesses that own fewer than 500 pubs. The big owners of pubs and their unsustainable financial structures are the real problem. Let me make it clear: this is not about family-owned brewery companies, who do a very good job indeed. I am talking about big pub companies whose model is unsustainable; it is based on excessive debt, misleading information and deception, as the inquiry has proved.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 538 c357
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Codes of practice Alcoholic drinks Companies Competition Public houses Tenants Tied housing
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Pub Companies

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