Sale of Wine (Measures) Bill

A Bill to require licensed premises which sell wine by the glass to offer measures of 125ml

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

30 October 2008

In Plain English

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If enacted, the Bill would require licensed premises that sell wine by the glass to offer a 125ml measure as an option. It aims to standardise the portion served and give customers a defined, smaller wine measure. Details on penalties and enforcement would be set out in the Bill itself.

Key Points

Requires licensed premises selling wine by the glass to provide a 125ml measure as an option.
Aims to standardise wine portions and improve transparency for customers.
Coverage includes pubs, bars and restaurants with wine-by-the-glass service; enforcement details to be specified in the Bill.

Who is affected?

Licensed premises such as pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants that sell wine by the glassConsumers who order wine by the glass in licensed premisesLocal licensing authorities and enforcement bodies responsible for liquor licensing

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