§ Viscount Exmouthasked Her Majesty's Government:
Why an extension of normal public house licensing hours is permitted on St. Patrick's day but not on St. George's day. [HL2389]
§ Lord Williams of MostynLicensing hours can be extended for any special occasion at the discretion of the local licensing court. It is for the court to decide in each case whether the circumstances justify special treatment. The Government are reviewing these arrangements as part of their general review of licensing laws.