I attended an event in the House of Commons recently, where new figures showed that the brewing and pub sector makes a not insignificant economic contribution to North East Hampshire.
Research by the British Beer and Pub Association has shown that there are 1,845 jobs, 76 pubs in the industry across North East Hampshire - and 2 breweries tucked away too!
I know from my "Tell Ranil in the Pub" evenings that our local pubs and breweries make a vital contribution to both our economy and community life.