Paul Waterson

Punch Takeover

‘Don’t be fooled’: SLTA slams Heineken’s ‘dismissing concerns’ on Punch bid

12-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) claimed Heineken was trying to “dismiss concerns” regarding the ongoing bid between the Dutch company and Punch Taverns. 

Trade chief speaks up for polycarbonates

30-Apr-2010 By James Wilmore

A Scottish trade chief has argued that a move towards using toughened glass in Strathclyde pubs is a "positive" step and has "more advantages than...

Let's get radical: Scotland's drinks trade shake-up

26-Jun-2008

Scotland wants the toughest controls on alcohol in recent UK history. John Harrington examines the main plans Disorder levy A "Social Responsibility...

'Don't become a licensee, says Scot pub trade boss'

20-Apr-2008

The pub industry's much-publicised problems including the smoking ban mean Scots should not to join the trade, says Paul Waterson, chief executive of...

Pubs making smoke ban work

02-Jan-2007

Scotland's smoke ban enforcers are seriously under-employed thanks to the hard work of licensed trade staff.

Trade association faces battle over smoking ban

04-May-2005

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has admitted its "back is against the wall" in its battle against a proposed smoking ban in...

Edinburgh licensees reject plans for drinks at Murrayfield Stadium

02-Jun-2003

Edinburgh licensees have give the thumbs-down to plans for bars at the city's Murrayfield Stadium.As the only international rugby venue in the world...