HC Deb 21 January 2002 vol 378 c617W
21. Mr. David

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans she has to bring forward licensing reform legislation. [26188]

23. Siobhain McDonagh

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans she has to bring forward licensing reform legislation. [26190]

Dr. Howells

We plan to present legislation to implement the proposals set out in the White Paper "Time for Reform" as soon as parliamentary time permits. In addition, we are taking forward a series of regulatory reform proposals, including the one which allowed pubs and clubs to open continuously for up to 36 hours at new year's eve. The Police Superintendents Association of England and Wales has said that the resulting phasing of closing times was welcomed by the police service.