Proceeding contribution from John Pugh (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 January 2012. It occurred during Backbench debate on Pub Companies.

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I think that self-regulation might work sometimes. What we are debating is what will happen if it does not. What do the Government intend to do in that event? I think it incumbent on the Minister to state plainly that if self-regulation does not work, statutory regulation remains an option. If the Government have an objection in principle to statutory regulation, they must make it clear to the House, because that is the most honest and forthright approach.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 538 c382
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

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