§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received about the current conditions of tenure of public-house tenants, and in particular about the desirability of making the current voluntary code of practice on this subject enforceable in the courts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RyderI met the National Licensed Victuallers Association on 20 February and took note of the association's views on this matter. It was agreed that there should be a further discussion after the report of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission inquiry into the supply of beer has been made public.