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08/06/2021
Assembly To Vote On New Licensing Bill
A new Bill that aims to modernise Northern Ireland's liquor licensing is "another step closer", Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said.
The Bill, which was introduced in October last year, will today enter the next stage in the legislative process, with the Assembly voting on amendments.
There will then only be two more Assembly stages left in the legislative process before changes are finalised.
Minister Hargey said: "The reform of licensing is a priority for this Executive under the New Decade, New Approach Deal and I am pleased to see modernisation is within reach.
"I want to thank Executive, Committee and Assembly colleagues for their work in getting this important Bill to this stage. The Bill contains a balanced package of reforms. While supporting the hospitality industry, it is my duty to also be mindful of the negative impact that the harmful consumption of alcohol can cause, to individuals and to whole communities. This Bill therefore also includes the relevant safeguards to ensure that people are protected from alcohol-related harms.
"I look forward to taking this Bill through its Consideration Stage today and next stages in the coming weeks and to deliver on this much anticipated reform."
The Bill, which was introduced in October last year, will today enter the next stage in the legislative process, with the Assembly voting on amendments.
There will then only be two more Assembly stages left in the legislative process before changes are finalised.
Minister Hargey said: "The reform of licensing is a priority for this Executive under the New Decade, New Approach Deal and I am pleased to see modernisation is within reach.
"I want to thank Executive, Committee and Assembly colleagues for their work in getting this important Bill to this stage. The Bill contains a balanced package of reforms. While supporting the hospitality industry, it is my duty to also be mindful of the negative impact that the harmful consumption of alcohol can cause, to individuals and to whole communities. This Bill therefore also includes the relevant safeguards to ensure that people are protected from alcohol-related harms.
"I look forward to taking this Bill through its Consideration Stage today and next stages in the coming weeks and to deliver on this much anticipated reform."
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