§ Mr. Haywardasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the report into experience in Scotland following reform of the liquor licensing laws in 1976 will be received by Her Majesty's Government; when it will be published; and when he expects to announce the conclusions of Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. AncramMy right hon. Friend expects to receive the report of the OPCS survey into attitudes to the licensing laws in the summer. Publication is expected before the end of the year, but we hope to publish preliminary key findings of the survey in June. Once the necessary consideration and consultations have been undertaken, my right hon. Friend will make a statement about his conclusions, probably in the Spring of 1986.