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31/01/2012

12:09:47

The newly-formed Pub Independent Conciliation Advisory Service (PICAS) has elected Rodger Vickers as chairman of the panel that will review disputes between pubcos and tenants.

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70 replies - Last reply by Chris Wright, 03/02/2012 12:46:03

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31/01/2012

12:12:07

PICAS panel chairman appointed

If he was elected would it not be wise to let us know who had a vote...the suffrage matters in these issues. Claiming an election can give credence to a process that may not deserve it. Bit like turkeys voting for Christmas?

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31/01/2012

12:23:49

RE: PICAS panel chairman appointed

For starters, here are three very common disputes:

1 - My rent is astronomically high and getting higher, at a time when all commercial rents in my area is falling!!

2 - Pubco charging astronomical prices on beers!!

3 - The pubco will not give me a Free of Tie option with the rent set out at free market levels!

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31/01/2012

12:25:32

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Hey Rodger,
If you can not solve the above problems, your panel is not worth the paper it's written on!!

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31/01/2012

12:29:29

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Ed davey's position is untentable over this shambolic and corrupt set up!!

I call on ed davey to resign now!!!

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31/01/2012

12:42:35

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Not only that, pub the Commans Committee immediatly call the PICAS Panel Chairman and Ed Davey to explain how this is an Independant Position.

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31/01/2012

13:18:53

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Surely a blindingly obvious conflict of interest. This is someone whose business depends on pubcos.

A shambles.

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31/01/2012

13:43:03

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I note all the comments above especially potential conflicts of interest but ask just one question.

If you want an expert in the pub trade to chair the PICAS panel where, apart from the serried ranks of RICS, do you expect to find a suitable candidate?

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31/01/2012

13:47:29

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Sam, why not ask PICAS who was on their short-list first?

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31/01/2012

14:02:23

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Chris, I gather from your response, you know, so were there any alternatives that could be deemed suitable that don't have the potential for conflict of iterest?

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31/01/2012

14:05:35

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no in this situation i really dont know, i think it'll be of interest to the trade to know who else was in the running for this important post.

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