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Lord Dholakia
asked Her Majesty's Government:When they expect the White Paper dealing with liquor licensing to be published. [HL1634]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office
(Lord Bassam of Brighton)
We expect to publish a White Paper on the reform and modernisation of the liquor and public entertainment laws shortly.
Lord Dholakia
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they expect the existing local licensing committees to retain the licensing jurisdiction; and, if not, what alternative arrangements they have in mind. [HL1635]
Lord Bassam of Brighton
A White Paper on the reform and modernisation of the liquor and public entertainment licensing laws, to be published shortly, will set out the new arrangements we have in mind for the licensing of relevant premises.