asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will set in train a revision of the licensing laws in view of mounting dissatisfaction, particularly in relation to tourism.

I have decided that it would be appropriate to have a general review of the licensing law of Scotland; and that I should establish a committee of inquiry with the following terms of reference:

"To review the liquor licensing law of Scotland and to make recommendations on what changes, if any, might be made in the public interest; and to report."