Pro-pub MP Greg Mulholland has written to David Cameron asking him to appoint a pubs minister and implement policies to help community pubs,reports the Morning Advertiser.
In his letter, the chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group flagged up consumer affairs minister Ed Davey confirming the Government's commitment to reform the beer tie.
"I hope that you will now confirm which other aspects of [then pubs minister] John Healey’s plan will be carried forwards over the coming Parliament," the letter says.
Areas include providing greater protection for pubs under threat of demolition and banning sales of pubs with restrictive covenants.
The letter adds: "It is also imperative that the Government ensures that pubs receive the recognition they deserve through the retention of a dedicated minister for pubs."
That minister "could ensure joined-up thinking across Government by bringing together the many departments with responsibility to pubs, including on licensing, planning and competition issues".
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