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Government Response to the House of Lords Liaison Committee Report on the Post-Legislative Scrutiny of the Licensing Act 2003 – Follow Up Report

08 November 2022

Proposing MP
Chris Philp Con
Croydon South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement addresses the UK government's response to a report from the House of Lords Liaison Committee regarding the Post-Legislative Scrutiny of the Licensing Act 2003.

Action Requested

The Government has laid its Response (CP 753) before the House and will publish it on GOV.UK, outlining careful consideration given to all additional recommendations made by the Committee.

Key Facts

  • The Licensing Act 2003 is seen as a balanced framework with national regulations and local autonomy.
  • The Government is pursuing reforms including alcohol duties reform, introduction of Alcohol Abstinence Monitoring Requirement and Alcohol monitoring on Licence.
  • A follow up report from the House of Lords Liaison Committee has been responded to by the Government.
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