HC Deb 08 January 2001 vol 360 c413W
22. Mr. Bradshaw

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent discussions he has had with licensees and pub managers about police powers to close disorderly licensed premises. [142665]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

Both the Minister of State, my hon. Friend the Member for Norwich, South (Mr. Clarke) and I have discussed this proposal at regular meetings this year with trade associations and professional bodies representing the licensed trade. In addition, I have also met members of the licensed trade in my own constituency to discuss these proposed police powers.