Written question asked by Harold Best (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 November 2004. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions he has had with the alcohol industry on financial contributions the industry may make towards the costs of policing alcohol-related anti-social behaviour.

Answer: Mr. Best: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with the alcohol industry on financial contributions the industry may make towards the costs of policing alcohol-related antisocial behaviour. [196848] Ms Blears: We are working with the industry to draw up a social responsibility scheme and a code of practice. The scheme will be voluntary, but will include a financial contribution from retailers, where necessary, towards managing the local crime and disorder consequences of alcohol misuse.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 426 c874W;426 c878W; 196848
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Costs Anti-social behaviour Finance Licensed premises Police Misuse Retail trade
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk