§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made into the review of the licensing system of public houses, announced by the then Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 10 July 1989 in his statement on the Monopolies and Mergers Commission on the supply of beer; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleWe hope shortly to publish a consultation document inviting comments on a number of 333W proposals for changes to the liquor licensing law of England and Wales, including possible reform of those aspects of the licensing system referred to in the statement made in July 1989.