Written question asked by Siobhain McDonagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 January 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 21 January 2002 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, What plans she has to bring forward licensing reform legislation. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. David: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans she has to bring forward licensing reform legislation. [26188] Siobhain McDonagh: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans she has to bring forward licensing reform legislation. [26190] Dr. Howells: We plan to present legislation to implement the proposals set out in the White Paper "Time for Reform" as soon as parliamentary time permits. In addition, we are taking forward a series of regulatory reform proposals, including the one which allowed pubs and clubs to open continuously for up to 36 hours at new year's eve. The Police Superintendents Association of England and Wales has said that the resulting phasing of closing times was welcomed by the police service.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 378 c621W;378 c617W; 26190
Session: 2001-02
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Licensed premises Public houses Licensing laws Reform
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk