HC Deb 23 January 1986 vol 90 c263W
29. Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give the number of representations he has received regarding the liberalisation of licensing laws in England and Wales; and what proposals he will make in this matter.

Mr. Mellor

Since 2 December we have received seven letters from hon. Members on behalf of constituents, two from organisations and 32 letters from members of the public about the licensing hours. Thirty five of these supported relaxations in the law and six were opposed.

We shall want to look fully into the evidence on the effect of flexible licensing hours in Scotland before deciding whether the licensing hours in England and Wales should be changed.