HC Deb 25 March 2004 vol 419 cc961-2W
Mr. Hepburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures she is planning to ensure that beer drinkers receive a full pint when purchasing alcoholic beverages on licensed premises. [163469]

Mr. Sutcliffe

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 17 March 2004,Official Report, column 321W.

Mr. Hepburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what research the Department has undertaken on whether beer drinkers receive a full pint on licensed premises. [163470]

Mr. Sutcliffe

The Department's consultation document 'Draught Beer and Cider' of March 2002 reported the results of a number of surveys by local authorities.

This consultation document has been placed in the Libraries of the House and can be viewed at www.dti.gov.uk/ccp/consultpdf/beer2.pdf.

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