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Asked by Andrew Muir

AQW 1277/17-22 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities whether she plans to revise licensing legislation to enable local producers of beer, cider and spirits to sell their products directly to the public; and, if so, when the legislation will be brought forward.

Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 30 January 2020

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
30 January 2020
Answer due by
14 February 2020
Answered
13 February 202014 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

The reform of licensing laws is an Executive priority under the New Decade, New Approach Deal, and is one that I am keen to move forward as soon as possible.

I am currently considering a draft outcome report on the Department’s recent consultation on liquor licensing laws, which includes a number of representations from local producers of beer, cider and spirits. I will announce how I intend to proceed in due course.

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