§ 38. Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received about his proposals to amend the licensing laws. [130359]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienOn launching the White Paper on 10 April this year, my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary told the House that it would be helpful to have responses to the White Paper proposals by 31 July. Since then, up to 12 July, hon. Members had written 143 times on behalf of constituents. In addition, representations had been received from 271 members of the public; 65 licensing justices; 55 local authorities; 19 petrol stations; 11 businesses within the hospitality and leisure industry; nine residents associations; eight passenger boat companies; seven church organisations; six non-profit making registered clubs; two solicitors; one police authority; and one fire authority. A full analysis of these replies and any others received after 12 July will not be completed until after the closing date of 31 July.