HC Deb 10 July 1980 vol 988 cc262-3W
Mr. Lawrence

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received about the use to which the compensation fund should be put; and how soon he will be making a decision on the matter.

Mr. Raison

Good progress has been made in discussions on the disposal of the licensing compensation funds, including suggestions that they should be applied to research into alcohol misuse, education about its dangers, and the problems of drunken offenders. We hope to announce the Government's proposals before the Summer Recess.