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Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Answer

Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what recent representations she has had from amateur sports clubs regarding the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003; [220099] (2) what recent representations she has had from the police regarding the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003; [220100] (3) what recent representations she has received from alcohol abuse charities regarding the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003; [220162] (4) what recent representations she has had from religious groups regarding the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003; [220165] (5) what recent representations she has received regarding the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003. [220279] Mr. Caborn: There have been two recent public consultations on (a) draft Regulations and an Order under the Licensing Act 2003 which took place between 15 September and 10 November 2004, and (b) draft fee regulations under the 2003 Act which took place between 4 November and 23 December 2004. In respect of (a) we received 269 responses from 230 public bodies, organisations and individuals, some of which responded more than once. These included two from amateur sports clubs; 10 from police forces including one from their representative body (the Association of Chief Police Officers); 0 from alcohol abuse charities; and 0 from religious groups. We also received a response from a Member of Parliament on behalf of The National United Temperance Council. In respect of (b) we received 427 responses, including 97 from amateur sports clubs and their representative bodies; one from a police force and one from ACPO; 0 from alcohol abuse charities; and 0 from religious groups. Since these consultations ended we have received correspondence from a wide range of groups and individuals including from sports clubs and their representative bodies, individual police officers, individuals from the field of alcohol abuse charities, and from those representing religious groups. This correspondence has primarily concerned the level at which fees have been set and the potential impact of 24 hour opening.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

431 c1754-5W;431 c1750-1W; 220099;220100;220162;220165;220279

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Clubs Alcoholic drinks Charities Fees and charges Licensed premises Police Misuse Opening hours Licensing laws Religion Sports

Legislation

Licensing Act 2003

Link

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