Unlocking Pubs' Potential Report
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Inquiry, evidence and report
The All Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG)'s inquiry into the future potential of pubs ran through the summer and autumn of 2019. Businesses, organisations and individuals with an interest in the potential of this vital part of the UK were invited to submit evidence. More than 20 organisations responded and 14 witnesses gave evidence in person.
APPBG Chair Mike Wood MP (Con, Dudley South) co-chaired the inquiry with the Beer Group Vice Chair Ruth Smeeth (then Lab MP, Stoke-on-Trent North).
Programme
Downloadable evidence


the contribution made by pubs to their local communities, local economies and local wellbeing;
the changing competitive environment in which pubs operate; and
opportunities to boost pubs’ potential through tax and regulatory change.
The following individuals and organisations submitted evidence:
Mike Hayes, The California Inn, South Devon
Kenneth Wright, Managing Director Phoenix Artist Club, London
John Ellis, D.M.S., M.B.I.I. Crown Inn, Oakengates
David P Woodhead MBII Ex publican
Paul French. FBII. Licensee of Broadway’s Public House,
Dave Cullen, Freehouse tenant, Half moon and seven stars Canterbury
Phoenix, Swan Kingswinford
Anthony Hughes, Lincoln Green Brewing Company
Keith Knowles, Beds and Bars
Molson Coors
Heineken
BII
Greene King
EI Group
UK Hospitality
Pub is the Hub
BBPA
Report from the London Night Time Commission
PubAid report "Pubs and Sport"
Anthony Miller, White Swan
Robert Humphreys
Brewing Green: BBPA 2019
PubAid