Retail Trade: Alcoholic Drinks
2026-06-15 · Home Office · 10428 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of the Licensing Act 2003 in regulating the placement of alcohol products in retail premises near products primarily intended for children
Answer
The Licensing Act 2003 provides the legal framework for the sale and supply of alcohol in England and Wales. The regulatory regime provided by the Act is underpinned by four core licensing objectives, one of which is the protection of children from harm. ...