The Beer Group was established in 1993 and is one of the largest registered All-Party Parliamentary Groups.

Its purpose is: To promote the wholesomeness and enjoyment of beer and the unique role of the pub in UK society; to increase understanding of the social, cultural and historic role of brewing and pubs in the UK and their value to tourism; to broaden recognition of the contribution of brewing and pubs to employment and to the UK's economy; to promote understanding of the social responsibility exercised by the brewing and pub industries; to support the UK's brewing industry worldwide.

Full details of the Group's officers and membership are available here:

Previous inquiries conducted by the APPBG include: Beer Tax 1995, Licensing Law Reform 1999, Community Pubs 2008, Beer Tax Fraud 2012, Unlocking Pubs' Potential 2020.

For all inquiries about the APPBG please contact:

Paul Hegarty, Hon Secretary APPBG:

Paul@beergroup.co.uk

m: 07808 096250