“The House Believes that the levels of beer being consumed by the British public is dangerous and as such should be banned.”

Join us for an evening of debate on whether or not consuming beer should be banned in the United Kingdom.

Potential Areas For Discussion

Proposition

• Banning beer would lower total alcohol consumption.

• Beer is a group 1 carcinogen under the WHO.

• Reports have 1-3% of the UK population as being dependent on alcohol.

Opposition

•  Beer is a fundamental part of British culture.

• Banning beer alone wouldn't affect overall alcohol consumption.

• Prohibition of alcoholic drinks in countries like the USA did not work.

Starting Point For Further Readings:

• Brewers journal

• Estimates of alcohol dependent adults in England: summary on GOV.UK

• The benefits of social drinking