HC Deb 03 March 1972 vol 832 cc211-2W
Mr. Normanton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals he has to deal with the current practice whereby brewers sell licensed premises with restrictive covenants which prevent their future use as licensed premises.

Mr. Ridley

I have recently made known to the Brewers' Society my concern about this practice, and the Society have as a result recommended their members not to impose such covenants, North Sea Oil save in exceptional circumstances.