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Licensed Premises

Commons · Question 19140 · Tabled 15 Jul 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 1 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what statistics are collated from local authorities on the number of licensed premises under the Licensing Act 2003.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 1 Sep 2026

The Home Office publishes biennial statistics on alcohol licensing in England and Wales, based on data collected from local authorities under the Licensing Act 2003.These statistics include information on the number of personal and premises licenses on is...