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Debate between Alan Campbell and Baroness May of Maidenhead

Wednesday 16th February 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mrs May]

I see what my hon. Friend is getting at, but it is right to have a commission to look into the British Bill of Rights. The purpose of my statement was to set out a way forward that meets the requirement set by the Supreme Court, which should therefore not be subject to a further ruling by that Court.

[Mr Alan Campbell (Tynemouth) (Lab)]

Will the victims be not only told of the outcome of the decision, but consulted before the decision is made?

[Mrs May]

As I said in response to the right hon. Member for Delyn (Mr Hanson), we will consider what information is available to the victim and their role.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alan Campbell and Baroness May of Maidenhead

Monday 6th September 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mrs May]

My hon. Friend also raises an important point about the impact that alcohol can have. He has taken an interest in such issues, particularly the impact on family life, for some time. The first thing for the Government is to give a clear message about alcohol through the action that we take on licensing. Sadly, a message was given by the last Government, with their 24-hour licensing laws that were due to create a café culture in the United Kingdom, but failed to do so. We have seen that leading to more problems with alcohol.

[Mr Alan Campbell (Tynemouth) (Lab)]

What plans does the Home Secretary have to ensure that licensed premises apply effective age verification procedures?

[Mrs May]

The hon. Gentleman also raises an important point about trying to ensure that alcohol is used responsibly and that those with responsibility to ensure that alcohol is being consumed or purchased only by those of an age to do so should act appropriately. One of the issues that we are looking at specifically in our proposals is the action that can be taken against shops or bars found to be persistently selling alcohol to children. We are considering giving greater powers to councils and police to shut such premises down permanently.