§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what advice has been given to local authorities on the administration of the new licensing laws for premises selling alcohol. [139059]
§ Estelle MorrisThe Licensing Act 2003 provides that the Secretary of State must issue guidance to licensing authorities on the discharge of their functions under the Act and she expects to present this to both Houses for approval shortly. In the meantime the Department is working with the Local Government Association and the Local Authorities Coordinating Office on Regulatory Services in advising licensing authorities on their forthcoming functions under the Act.