Camra calls for minister of pubs

[RB]

I saw this
http://www.horseandcountry.tv/news/c...-minister-pubs

"CAMRA has written to the Prime Minister seeking the appointment of a Minister for Pubs, H&C has learned. Pubs play a vital role in the economic, social and cultural life of the nation yet are closing at a rate of six a day."

R pubs really closing at that rate ......wow

[Andy Ven]

....but Ken Clarke has already been appointed to another job!

Isn't he a CAMRA member?

[arwkrite]

What about that bloke who graciously resigned from The Treasury the other day. He must be at a loose end..no pun intended.

[RogerB]

Where can I find a job application form and, more importantly, an expenses form?

[hopwas]

Where can I find a job application form and, more importantly, an expenses form?

Looking forward to £1 pint at Kliverts...

that is if you scrap beer tax...

[arwkrite]

In your dreams. NICE , those caring people who won't sanction drugs to cure the seriously ill, have come out in favour of minimum pricing per unit. Their argument is based on flawed evidence in a project from Sheffield University or so said the opposition on Radio 4 this morning. Also it would not cost NICE a penny.
A heavy drinker would pay £130 -£ 160 per year ,a moderate drinker £12 per year. Although not binge drinkers I think few of us here would be considered medically as moderate drinkers. These charges would hit the poorer end of the social scale harder than the more well off ( meaning the rich ).
So Tesco support minimum pricing...only because the other big supermarkets will not agree to undercut Tesco. The supermarkets only do things if it increases market share and profits. To consider them socially concerned is a misconception.