Written questions

Retail Trade: Alcoholic Drinks

2026-06-15 · Home Office · 10428 · Official question

Lee Pitcher

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. ...