Tied Public Houses (Code of Practice) Bill

Key Points

• Creates a statutory code of practice to regulate tied pub leases.
• Requires pub-owning companies to offer tied lessees a guest beer option.
• Gives tied lessees the right to exit the tie and have an open-market rent review to become free of the tie.
• Places a duty on the Secretary of State to prepare, maintain and promote the code.
• Addresses connected purposes to enhance competition and choice in the beer market.

Progress

The Bill is currently at its Second Reading in the House of Commons and has not yet moved to Committee stage.