Mims Davies MP pleased to attend Independent Brewers Parliamentary Reception.
A brilliant reception focussed on the priorities for independent brewing in the next Parliament and the launch of the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) manifesto.
Mims was pleased to have the opportunity to meet with independent brewers and representatives of the independent brewing sector and discuss how she can further support them in their industry and aim on growth.
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) was established in 1980 to represent the growing number of independent breweries in the UK. Today SIBA has around 700 brewery members.
SIBA’s membership encompasses a broad range of brewers from very small nano breweries to larger firms owning pubs, taprooms and shops. Our members are a key part of the hospitality sector responsible for more than 2,000 licensed premises.
Around 40% of our members own, lease and rent pubs and 70% run a taproom, shop or visitor centre on the brewery site. Small breweries in the UK employ about 10,000 full time equivalents and directly contribute around £270 million to GDP each year.
The Society of Independent Brewer's (SIBA) Manifesto can be found here:
Mims Davies MP said:
"Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to organise the Independent Brewers Reception in Parliament.
I was very pleased to attend in support of our hard-working small independent breweries here in Mid Sussex and discuss the ways in which we can further support them.
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) also launched their brand new manifesto which was really interesting to find more information about with a focus on fairness for independent brewing."