Pubs still top EDM list

An early day motion calling on the government to "implement a package of policies which will help secure the future of viable and well-run community pubs" is the most-signed so far this session.

273 MPs have backed Greg Mulholland's plea on behalf of the good old British boozer.

Here is the rest of the top ten for this session so far.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ACT 2007 PROPOSALS

Caton, Martin 236

FISH FIGHT CAMPAIGN Goldsmith, Zac 234

LOAN SHARKS Nandy, Lisa 208

HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN CAMP ASHRAF Amess, David 208

HUNTING ACT 2004 Williamson, Chris 207

CARERS WEEK 2010 Baldry, Tony 199

BEAK TRIMMING OF LAYING HENS Bottomley, Peter 197

SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK FARMING AND FOOD PRODUCTION Flello, Robert 188

HOUSE OF COMMONS OFFICE ALLOCATION Mudie, George 187

That last one is actually quite a nice thank you to all the staff who helped MPs settle in to their new offices at the start of the session:

"That this House places on record its thanks and appreciation to James Robertson, Matthew Taylor, Tori Reeve, Fiona Channon, Brendon Mulvihill, Caroline Robertson, Matt Walsh, Rina Odedra, Doreen Irving, Noel Kirby, Les Stockwell, Tony McDermott and Mike Styles and their dedicated and hardworking staff who carried out the recent office reorganisation with such efficiency and cheerfulness; is aware that past post-election office changes have often lasted to the summer recess; and is therefore delighted that all hon. Members have been settled into their new offices quickly and with so little fuss."

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