Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2003. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2003.

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Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question

Why, in their public consultation document A Future Fair for All they ask whether big night clubs, which generate public order problems, should pay towards the costs of controlling disorder outside as well as inside their premises, having rejected the idea when it was discussed during the proceedings on the Licensing Bill. [HL 186].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 186; 655 c103WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Finance Public order Security Nightclubs

Contains statistics

Yes