Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jeremy Browne and Bill Esterson

Monday 11th February 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Browne]

My hon. Friend is right to remind the House that in October the Government introduced early morning restriction orders along with a provision on the charging of a late-night levy as part of a package of measures to deal with concerns that had been brought to our attention about alcohol licensing and consumption. He will know that the consultation on minimum unit pricing and other alcohol-related measures finished last week. We will consider properly the representations that we have received and make an announcement in due course.

[Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) (Lab)]

Under the Government’s new policy on antisocial behaviour, people will have to complain three times. Why on earth should people have to wait so long before receiving help?