§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) when he expects to complete his current review of licensing law in Scotland;
(2) what consultations he proposes to undertake after the review of licensing law in Scotland is completed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe review of the licensing law in Scotland has revealed a large measure of support for a number of the reforms canvassed in the consultation paper issued in 1986. I hope soon to announce the Government's intentions, once we have reached conclusions on these matters.
§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he expects to publish the evidence as well as conclusions submitted to the current review of licensing law in Scotland.
Lord James Douglas HamiltonNo. The comments received in response to the consultation document on the review of the licensing law have, except where respondents have requested confidentiality, been placed on public file which is open to inspection by appointment at St. Andrew's house.