LAST CHANCE TO DELAY LICENSING LAWS - LIZ LYNNE
November 15, 2005 12:00 AM
The Liberal Democrats today urged the Government to delay the implementation of the Licensing Act.
Liz Lynne, Liberal Democrat MEP for the West Midlands, said:
"The tide of public opinion has turned against 24-hour drinking.
"Judges, doctors and many senior police have repeatedly warned the Government against this course of action. Even the Home Office have launched an advertising campaign to crack down on drunk and disorderly conduct.
"Until binge drinking is under control, increasing the supply of alcohol will have a harmful effect on individuals and communities.
"We must avoid a Christmas crisis of excessive drinking in our streets and town centres. It would be wrong to proceed with this legislation before new laws on alcohol disorder zones are in place.
"The only responsible course of action is for the Government to delay implementation of the Licensing Act."
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