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Alcoholic Drinks: Delivery Services

Commons · Question 128576 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Peter Lamb

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Licensing Reform Programme's call for evidence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the effect on society of rapid alcohol delivery services.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 28 Apr 2026

The Licensing Act 2003 regulates the sale and supply of alcohol for consumption within licensed venues (on-trade) and outside of licensed venues (off-trade), which is the responsibility of the Home Office.The Licensing Reform Programme’s call for evidence...