House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Extending licensing hours for the 2024 UEFA European Championship
08 May 2024 · Home Office
Proposed by Chris Philp Con Croydon South
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government proposes to extend licensing hours to 1am for premises already licensed until 11pm on specific dates if England or Scotland reach the semi-finals or final of the 2024 UEFA European Championship.
- The extension will apply to July 9th/10th and 14th for the semi-final and final matches respectively if a home nation team qualifies.
- The results of the public consultation on this proposal will be published on the GOV.UK website.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the proposal to extend licensing hours for premises already licensed until 11pm during the semi-final and final days of the 2024 UEFA European Championship if a home nation team reaches these stages.
Action requested
The Government will proceed with making a contingent Licensing Hours Order under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003, extending licensing hours to 1am for premises already licensed until 11pm on July 9th/10th and 14th if England or Scotland reach the semi-final or final. The results of the consultation will be published on GOV.UK.
Key facts
- Licensing Hours Order under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003.
- Extended licensing hours from 11pm to 1am for premises licensed until 11pm in England and Wales on July 9th/10th and 14th if criteria are met.
- The Order will be laid in Parliament and an Economic Note published alongside it.