To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what meetings (a) the Minister for Social Development and (b) officials from the Department for Social Development have had on liquor licensing in the past 12 months; if he will list the participants; and if he will place the minutes in...

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what meetings (a) the Minister for Social Development and (b) officials from the Department for Social Development have had on liquor licensing in the past 12 months; if he will list the participants; and if he will place the minutes in...

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what assessment he has made of the likely impact of the removal of the surrender requirement in respect of liquor licensing on (a) the homeless, (b) refugees, (c) asylum seekers, (d) ethnic minorities, (e) sex workers, (f) ex-offenders, (g) older...

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what assessment he has made of the likely impact of the removal of the surrender requirement in respect of liquor licensing on (a) the homeless, (b) refugees, (c) asylum seekers, (d) ethnic minorities, (e) sex workers, (f) ex-offenders, (g) older...

(2) what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the removal of the surrender requirement in respect of liquor licensing on (a) antisocial behaviour and (b) under-age drinking; what research he has commissioned on this subject; and if he will make a statement.

(2) what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the removal of the surrender requirement in respect of liquor licensing on (a) antisocial behaviour and (b) under-age drinking; what research he has commissioned on this subject; and if he will make a statement.

(2) whether the consultation on liquor licensing reform will be subject to evaluation.

(2) whether the consultation on liquor licensing reform will be subject to evaluation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the likely impact of the proposed reforms of liquor licensing on independent licensed premises in the North Down area, with particular reference to the removal of the surrender requirement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the likely impact of the proposed reforms of liquor licensing on independent licensed premises in the North Down area, with particular reference to the removal of the surrender requirement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) whether substantive feedback will be provided to (a) respondents and (b) other stakeholders in the consultation on liquor licensing;

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) whether substantive feedback will be provided to (a) respondents and (b) other stakeholders in the consultation on liquor licensing;

(3) what research he has commissioned on the potential for increased alcohol-related domestic violence if the proposals for an increase in the number of retail outlets selling alcohol outlined in the Liquor Licensing—The Way Forward are implemented; and if he will make a statement.

(3) what research he has commissioned on the potential for increased alcohol-related domestic violence if the proposals for an increase in the number of retail outlets selling alcohol outlined in the Liquor Licensing—The Way Forward are implemented; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what assessment he has made of the potential for increased alcohol-related domestic violence if the proposals for an increase in the number of retail outlets selling alcohol outlined in the Liquor Licensing—The Way Forward are implemented; and if he will...

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what assessment he has made of the potential for increased alcohol-related domestic violence if the proposals for an increase in the number of retail outlets selling alcohol outlined in the Liquor Licensing—The Way Forward are implemented; and if he will...

(2) what meetings he has had with representatives of organisations concerned with domestic violence regarding the proposed reform of liquor licensing; and if he will list the (a) participants and (b) the outcome of each meeting;

(2) what meetings he has had with representatives of organisations concerned with domestic violence regarding the proposed reform of liquor licensing; and if he will list the (a) participants and (b) the outcome of each meeting;

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received from senior police officers on the proposed extension of drinking hours in the Province; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received from senior police officers on the proposed extension of drinking hours in the Province; and if he will make a statement.