HC Deb 25 March 2003 vol 402 c162W
Mr. Laws

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment her Department has made of the effect the Licensing Bill will have on the playing of(a) darts, (b) pool, (c) skittles and (d) other games in public houses. [104422]

Dr. Howells

The Bill will have no effect on playing of darts, pool, skittles or other games in public houses as we are not proposing any changes to the way these activities are regulated.

Mr. Laws

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture. Media and Sport what representations her Department has received on the impact of the Licensing Bill on games in public houses; and if she will make a statement. [104423]

Dr. Howells

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport have received no representations with regard to the Bill's impact on games in public houses.