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Licensing Act

Volume 709: debated on Tuesday 24 March 2009

Question

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To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the current status of their review of the live music provisions of the Licensing Act 2003. [HL2235]

There is no formal review of the live music provisions of the Licensing Act 2003. However, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport continues to discuss the effect of the Licensing Act 2003 on live music with representatives of musicians and local government. These discussions include consideration of how low impact live music events might be further encouraged.