Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Extending licensing hours to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

21 March 2022 · Home Office

Proposed by Kit Malthouse Con North West Hampshire

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government proposes to extend licensing hours in England and Wales to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.
  • The Home Office will lay a Licensing Hours Order before Parliament to extend hours from 11pm to 1am on June 2-4.
  • An Impact Assessment will accompany the Licensing Hours Order upon its publication.

Issue summary

The Government proposes to relax licensing hours in England and Wales to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

Action requested

The Home Office is laying a Licensing Hours Order before Parliament today, which will extend the licensing hours for certain premises from 11pm to 1am on June 2-4. An Impact Assessment will accompany this Order upon publication.

Key facts

  • The Order applies to premises licensed until 11pm for alcohol sales and regulated entertainment.
  • Extended hours are from 11pm to 1am on Thursday 2 June, Friday 3 June, and Saturday 4 June.
  • An Impact Assessment will be published alongside the Order.
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