Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 24 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 (named day). It was answered by Julian Smith (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Alcoholic Drinks: Licensing

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive, what steps her Office is taking with the Northern Ireland Department for Communities to reform liquor licensing to support the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Liquor licensing reform is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland and as such is the responsibility of the Department for Communities in the absence of an Executive. Further information on this issue can be requested from the Department for Communities within the Northern Ireland Civil Service. It is issues such as this that highlight the importance of restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland so that decisions can be taken in the interests of the whole community.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 281648
Session: 2017-19
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Licensing Northern Ireland Tourism Service industries
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk