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Beer: Sales

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 12 June 2025UIN 58327

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of adopting the Guest Beer Agreement scheme introduced in Scotland.

Answered by Gareth Thomas

Hospitality businesses, including pubs and independent breweries, are at the heart of our communities and play a vital role in supporting economic growth across the UK.

The government wishes to see small brewers retain and expand their access to UK pubs, maximising drinkers’ choice and supporting local economies. The Government is currently assessing the beer market to determine whether there are any structural barriers preventing small brewers' from accessing pubs.

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