What Planet Do These People Live On?

[New Judge]

I have long had the suspicion that many of the government's plans for dealing with Coronavirus were scribbled on the back of a fag packet. Now I'm convinced. This is from "a government advisor":

"Eyal Winter, a leading economist, told Cabinet ministers in a meeting that a solution to potential crowding could be to ask [pub] landlords to ration alcohol and to then politely ask people to go home.

It would mean landlords could allow 2 to 3 pints of beer, for example, before asking people to leave due to Covid-19."

How are they to tell how many pints each customer has had? Will they give out tokens at the door? What about people who don't drink pints? How long must the ration last and when can the customer return for more? Has Mr Winter (whoever he is) ever visited a pub and does he understand what they are for? Methinks he might do best to stick to economics.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/pubs-should-enforce-a-2-3-pint-limit-when-lockdown-lifts-economist-advises/ar-BB13mzXW?ocid=spartanntp

[melv16]

Cock and Pye, sounds like what a lass from Barnsley likes:-)

[Togo]

//Cock and Pye, sounds like what a lass from Barnsley likes:-)//

Haha it's what they like wherever they are from......you just have to find out which pie they prefer. :))

[-SharonA-]

After 2 pints of vodka, I would have to be carried out!!!!

[NickorWan]

He was probably being sarcastic.

[Togo]

Eel Pie for you then Sharon? (^_*)

[Peter Pedant]

//Cock and Pye, sounds like what a lass from Barnsley likes:-)//
bad sight day
I thought this said: "Cock and Pye, sounds like what a lass from Barnsley carries around with her "

dirty boy - luckily purists like retro dont understand my posts

[retrocop]

//dirty boy - luckily purists like retro dont understand my posts //

I think there's more than I. :-)

[retrocop]

Looks like Mr Martin is not closing down. He hopes to open for business in June.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52477789

[youngmafbog]

So the student with a half can sit in the corner all night but I will be asked to leave after about 45 mins. This man is clearly a plonker.

[fiction-factory]

Clearly the number of customers in pubs will have to be limited at anyone time. The idea of limiting to 3 pints is obviously a non-starter but at least it's a starting point for a discussion of options. For example giving people a 90 minute pass or can buy a £10 drinks voucher for the night. Shoot these down then modify until agreement is reached. Maybe better to let the pubs industry come up with an idea themselves though