§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will give an assurance that before seeking any alterations in the present licensing laws 786W in Northern Ireland he will await the report of the licensing review body.
§ Mr. DunnAn Inter-Departmental Review Body has been established to examine all aspects of the law relating to the sale, supply and consumption of intoxicating liquor in Northern Ireland and the Review Body would welcome receiving written submissions from all interested parties. It is also the Government's intention to publish at an early date a proposal for a draft licensing Order in Council. The proposed draft order will be restricted to empowering courts, in certain circumstances, to renew liquor licences in respect of bomb damaged hotels and will also provide for the licensing, if required, of a limited number of purpose-built leisure centres operated by and under the direct control of district councils.