The Scottish government has announced plans to increase the rights of tied pub tenants, including the appointment of an adjudicator.

The adjudicator should enable eligible tied pub tenants to sell a guest beer from brands that have limited production or switch to a market rate lease under which they could purchase products from any supplier.

CAMRA Scotland director Stuart McMahon (above) said: “After the tedious failed legal challenges by pub companies and global brewers, CAMRA is delighted that the Scottish parliament is now getting on with implementing the Tied Pubs Code and adjudicator.

“Consumers and tied tenants across Scotland will welcome this news, which will help boost pub tenant’s rights and consumer choice at the bar. We look forward to working with the Scottish government to shape the details of the code over the coming months.”