§ 19. Mr. Liptonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he proposes to implement the recommendations of the Erroll Committee on liquor licensing.
§ Dr. SummerskillI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to similar Questions from a number of hon. Members on 9th December.—[Vol. 883, c. 37.]
§ Mr. LiptonIs my hon. Friend aware that the 324-page Erroll Report was presented to Parliament two years ago? Since the whole of our licensing system is in a sad state of disarray, will she say when something will be done about the situation?
§ Dr. SummerskillThe House debated the report on 19th October last year. A number of its recommendations, particularly those concerning young people and an extension of the licensing hours, were controversial. The Government need more time to consider the report.