That this House celebrates the cultural value of live performances in enriching and entertaining communities; welcomes the Government's consultation regarding an exemption to the Licensing Act 2003 for venues with audiences of 100; but believes that an exemption for audiences of 200 would be more effective in tackling the negative impact of the Act in reducing the number of small venues hosting live performances.

That this House celebrates the cultural value of live performances in enriching and entertaining communities; welcomes the Government's consultation regarding an exemption to the Licensing Act 2003 for venues with audiences of 100; but believes that an exemption for audiences of 200 would be more effective in tackling the negative...

That this House notes the Government's decision to make charities and other not-for-profit organisations pay for a licence when they play recorded music in their own premises from April 2010; further notes the proposals would result in an unacceptable financial burden on the voluntary and community sector upwards of ??20 million per annum; further notes the devastating impact that these proposals would have on local tea dances, youth clubs, coffee mornings, charity shops and others; and therefore calls on the Government to maintain the status quo and continue the current exemption for all charities and other not-for-profit organisations from this music licence regime.

That this House notes the Government's decision to make charities and other not-for-profit organisations pay for a licence when they play recorded music in their own premises from April 2010; further notes the proposals would result in an unacceptable financial burden on the voluntary and community sector upwards of ??20...

That this House is disappointed at the Government's rejection of the recommendations contained within the Culture, Media and Sport Committee's Report on The Licensing Act 2003, HC 492 with respect to the performance of live music entertainment; welcomes proposals for legislation to create a conditional exemption from licences for the performance of any live music in a small pub or similar venue, to reintroduce the rule allowing up to two performers to play live music anywhere without the need for a licence, and to enable hospitals, schools and colleges to perform live music without the need for licences; and urges the Government to support such legislative proposals.

That this House is disappointed at the Government's rejection of the recommendations contained within the Culture, Media and Sport Committee's Report on The Licensing Act 2003, HC 492 with respect to the performance of live music entertainment; welcomes proposals for legislation to create a conditional exemption from licences for the...

That this House supports extending across England and Wales powers currently only held by London local authorities to license sex encounter establishments; supports removing a provision from the Licensing Act 2003 which has the effect of exempting lap dancing clubs from this licensing category; notes that lap dancing clubs are part of the commercial sex industry yet are currently licensed in the same way as cafes and karaoke; further notes that amending legislation would give local authorities the same licensing powers for lap dancing clubs as apply to sex shops and sex cinemas; and believes that this would be a crucial step in giving local people a better say in licensing policy.

That this House supports extending across England and Wales powers currently only held by London local authorities to license sex encounter establishments; supports removing a provision from the Licensing Act 2003 which has the effect of exempting lap dancing clubs from this licensing category; notes that lap dancing clubs are...

That this House notes the considerable increase in fees faced by many sports and community clubs as a result of the Licensing Act 2003; recalls that the Central Council for Physical Recreation concluded that these new fees were `set to devastate grassroots sport'; and urges the Government to uphold the Prime Minister's recent commitment to ensure that sports and community clubs are not disproportionately affected.

That this House notes the considerable increase in fees faced by many sports and community clubs as a result of the Licensing Act 2003; recalls that the Central Council for Physical Recreation concluded that these new fees were `set to devastate grassroots sport'; and urges the Government to uphold the...

That this House notes that there is great concern amongst the thousands of amateur sporting and voluntary groups who fund their activities largely through bar takings; and calls on the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to make a statement clarifying the position as otherwise it appears that with one hand the Government has offered rate relief for amateur sports but with another had taken the money back through the increased licence fee.

That this House notes that there is great concern amongst the thousands of amateur sporting and voluntary groups who fund their activities largely through bar takings; and calls on the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to make a statement clarifying the position as otherwise it appears that...

That this House notes with concern the continued delay in the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003; notes that although the draft guidelines for the implementation of the Act have belatedly been published, the fees that applicants for licences will have to pay and the draft forms for operational plans still have not been published; and calls on the Government to publish this information as soon as possible to end the confusion surrounding the implementation of the Act.

That this House notes with concern the continued delay in the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003; notes that although the draft guidelines for the implementation of the Act have belatedly been published, the fees that applicants for licences will have to pay and the draft forms for operational plans...

That this House recognises the social, cultural and economic value of a thriving grass roots entertainment industry; notes that entertainment and music provision in venues ranging from pubs to village halls not only attracts vital custom but also encourages cultural diversity and growth; further notes that under the current two in a bar system it is illegal to allow, for instance, three folk singers to perform in a pub; agrees with the Minister for Sport that the current Public Entertainment Licensing system is archaic and just plain daft; and calls upon the Government to reform licensing laws to reduce the cost and bureacracy of entertainment licensing and promote the use of live music and singing in pubs and clubs; and urges the Government to introduce a Licensing Law Reform Bill in the next Queen's Speech.

That this House recognises the social, cultural and economic value of a thriving grass roots entertainment industry; notes that entertainment and music provision in venues ranging from pubs to village halls not only attracts vital custom but also encourages cultural diversity and growth; further notes that under the current two...

That this House regrets the failure of the Government to take measures to extend licensing hours for pubs and clubs in England and Wales for celebrations of this year's New Year's Eve, which falls on a Sunday night; notes that most licensed premises must therefore close at 10.30p.m., unless licensees make applications to local magistrates for an extension; further notes that mass applications to magistrates would result in a needlessly increased workload for magistrates, with no guarantee of uniformity in the granting of applications, plus further delay for licensees who have not planned festivities because they have been expecting Government guidelines on opening times for that night; and calls upon the Government to extend the licensing hours on New Year's Eve according to the limits set in the Government's deregulation order brought in for last year's millennium celebrations.

That this House regrets the failure of the Government to take measures to extend licensing hours for pubs and clubs in England and Wales for celebrations of this year's New Year's Eve, which falls on a Sunday night; notes that most licensed premises must therefore close at 10.30p.m., unless licensees...

That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to reform the liquor licensing laws; notes the Better Regulation Taskforce's conclusion that licensing laws should be relaxed; acknowledges that people in residential areas should be protected from noise and disruption; and calls upon the Government to bring forward the necessary legislation for the reform of the liquor licensing laws at the earliest opportunity.

That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to reform the liquor licensing laws; notes the Better Regulation Taskforce's conclusion that licensing laws should be relaxed; acknowledges that people in residential areas should be protected from noise and disruption; and calls upon the Government to bring forward the necessary legislation for...