§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many night clubs have(a) had their licence revoked and (b) been refused a renewal of their licence by local authorities following receipt of a report from a chief police officer concerning problems with illegal drugs on their premises under recent legislation; [44161]
(2) how many club licences have been (a) revoked and (b) refused a renewal as a result of conviction of the licensee for operating in breach of conditions as a result of problems with illegal drugs in each of the last five years; [44159]
(3) how many night clubs have been the subject of reports from chief police officers concerning problems with illegal drugs on their premises in each of the last five years. [44160]
§ Mr. George HowarthThis information is not held centrally.
In practice, many clubs are already doing a good deal to tackle drugs misuse in partnership with the police, local authorities and other agencies. For those not able or willing to do so, the Public Entertainments Licences (Drugs Misuse) Act 1997 was brought into effect on 1 May 1998. This gives local authorities new powers of immediate closure where there are serious problems with the supply or use of controlled drugs at premises controlled by a club licence holder.