§ Dr. MoonieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he proposes to take in the light of responses to the 1986 consultation paper on Scottish licensing law.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMore than 2,000 representations were received in response to the 1986 consultation paper. These are currently being analysed and decisions about what, if any, action might follow thereon will be taken when the analysis is complete.
§ Dr. MoonieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he intends to publish the contents of submissions made to him in response to the 1986 consultation paper on licensing law; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonExcept where respondents have requested confidentially, replies, comments and representations received in response to the 1986 document have been placed on public file which is open to inspection by appointment at St. Andrew's house.
§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to announce his conclusions on the current review of licensing legislation in Scotland.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonReplies to the 1986 consultation paper are currently being analysed, and the Government's conclusions will be announced when that analysis is complete.
§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration is being given to allow licensing boards in Scotland to consider an application for a regular extension at the same board meeting as an application for a permanent transfer; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThis is being considered along with other possible amendments to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 in the context of our current review of liquor licensing legislation.