Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, between what hours alcohol is not permitted to be sold from off-licences; and what plans to change such restrictions the Government has.

The Licensing Act 2003 gives licensing authorities the power to make decisions regarding licensed opening hours.

Decisions are based on individual consideration of each premises application, as appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives and in line with the licensing authority’s statement of licensing policy.

The Government has no plans to change this aspect of the alcohol licensing regime.