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15.11.05, 12:27
www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-13462874,00.html
Bid To Scupper Booze Law
Plans to extend pub opening hours from next Thursday could be thrown into
disarray by a last-minute challenge.
The Conservatives are trying to reverse the order which brings the Licensing
Act into full effect.
Opposition MPs believe the bill will increase binge drinking and last night
the Lords voted to delay its implementation - although that is not binding.
The Tories move came as the Government launched its Christmas crackdown on
alcohol abuse.
It has announced a £2.5m fund to help police tackle drunken yobs.
Shadow culture secretary Theresa May told Sky News: "Until we sort out the
binge drinking culture, it would be nonsense to give people more time to
drink."
She wants to force all Labour MPs to go on the record and vote either for or
against the new licensing regime, which could see some pubs and clubs open
all day.
The House of Lords backed a seven-month delay to the changes but ministers
have made it clear they have no intention of accepting it.
Lord Strathclyde, the Tory leader in the Lords, said: "Quite clearly the
majority of the House of Lords saw a delay as a sensible approach to a policy
which is farcical and irresponsible."
The opening hours extension is due to take effect on Thursday, next week.
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Lucky for you in Poland where we don't have to deal with such nonsense

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If the Bars are closed, no doubt there's a Monopolowy round the corner

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