Response by letter on Commons headed paper and a no expense spared first class franking. Won't sign the EDM "at this time" as he feels that the latest Gov't approach in reversing the recent proposed increases is sufficient at a time when priorities lie elsewhere (poor state of public finances, economic recovery, blah blah blah). He has reiterated the fact "that the new Gov't has pledged to a wider review of alcohol taxation and pricing to ensure it tackles binge drinking without unfairly penalising responsible drinkers, pubs and important local industries". Hmmm.