House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Licensing Hours Extension Consultation
19 December 2022 · Home Office
Proposed by Chris Philp Con Croydon South
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At a glance
Key points
- The minister launches a consultation to extend licensing hours during the Coronation Bank Holiday weekend from May 5 to May 7.
- Venues would be allowed to stay open until 1am each night under the proposed changes.
- The consultation document will be available in Parliament Libraries and on GOV.UK.
Issue summary
The minister is launching a consultation on extending licensing hours during the Coronation Bank Holiday weekend to allow for extended celebrations.
Action requested
I am pleased to launch a consultation proposing an extension of licensing hours from May 5 to May 7, allowing venues to stay open until 1am each night. The consultation document will be available in Parliament Libraries and on GOV.UK.
Key facts
- Coronation of King Charles III will take place on 6 May 2023.
- An additional Bank Holiday has been announced for 8 May to celebrate the occasion.
- Licensing hours extension proposed from 5 to 7 May, until 1am each night.
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