BREWING INDUSTRY

That this House welcomes the publication of the campaign for Real Ale (CAMRAs) 2012 Good Beer Guide; recognises the positive news for British beer with nearly 100 new breweries opening this year and with 5,500 beers now in regular production across the country's 840 breweries; applauds the hard work of British breweries who have prospered despite the difficult economic situation and the difficult situation for many pubs at present; praises the brewers for continuing to produce the highest quality of real ale; and anticipates another successful year for UK beer and pubs.