Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Licensing Laws
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of his proposed licensing reforms on levels of alcohol-related (a) deaths and (b) harm.
- Answer
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The Government is inviting views and evidence to inform the development of a modern, proportionate and enabling licensing system.
A Call for Evidence is currently open until 6 November in order to gather views and evidence to inform proposals for reforms to licensing. This is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/reforming-the-licensing-system. No assessment has yet been made of the impact of any reforms on alcohol-related deaths or harm. Any legislative changes will be subject to an impact assessment, consultation and parliamentary scrutiny.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 84188
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Alcoholic drinks Misuse Licensing laws Reform
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- 2025-10-27 17:48:03 +0000
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