FSB respond to the ‘beer tie’
Date published: 19 November 2014
‘Beer tie’, which MPs voted to scrap
Richard Gregg, Regional Chairman for Manchester & North Cheshire, responds to the vote in Parliament yesterday around the so called ‘beer tie’, which MPs voted to scrap.
He said: “Research has shown almost 60% of landlords in tied tenancies earn less than the national minimum wage equivalent salary of £10,000 a year.
"Publicans will now be allowed to request a rent review as well as being allowed to buy beer on the open market, effectively meaning landlords can call time on time on what has been an appalling situation for them.
“The other winners are local breweries, and the wider regional supply chain. The freedom to stock a wider range of beers will provide a boost to local economies while giving consumers greater choice.
“It is a historic decision for tied publicans who look forward to a more open and competitive marketplace.”
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