It seems to me that it is not only the musicians who are having a raw deal with this situation. The landlords of pubs must also stand to make a loss. I think I can speak for the Jug when about 25% of the weeks custom is on a Wednesday mucic night, and on the Yorkshire Gathering weekend we went through 9 barrels of beer. I am sure also that if it were not for folkweek in Whitby the publicans would have a much harder winter.
Would it not be an idea, therefore, to enlist the strength of the Licenced Victulers Association and even the breweries. Perhaps if they were on our side they could close the House of Commons bars till the issue is resolved in our favour, that would certainly provoke questions in the House.
Cheers Bill