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Licensing Laws: Greater London

Commons · Question 65427 · Tabled 7 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 15 Jul 2025

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Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Government calls last orders on red tape choking pubs, clubs and restaurants in major boost to the British night out, published on 4

Answer

Answered by Alex Norris, 15 Jul 2025

In April, the government announced that it would work with the Greater London Authority to review strategic licensing powers and explore a pilot scheme, providing the Mayor of London with new powers over strategic licensing. My officials are working close...