Written question asked by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 7 May 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Friday, 7 May 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to amend the regulation known as the two in the bar rule for public entertainment licences; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Whittingdale: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to amend the regulation known as the two-in-the-bar rule for public entertainment licences; and if he will make a statement. [83295] Mr. George Howarth: Under section 182 of the Licensing Act 1964, a public entertainment licence is not required for live music by up to two performers in any premises where a justices' licence authorising the sale of alcohol is in force. We have no immediate plans to bring forward amendments to this provision; but we are looking at the public entertainment licensing arrangements generally, to see whether any changes are needed.

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