Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Drinking laws passed amid chaos in Scotland



The Scots gave the decision on pubs opening hours to local licensing boards amid chaotic scenes. The debate on the Licensing Bill began with confusion over the number of last-minute amendments. The bill allows the sale of alcohol in pubs and clubs 24-hours a day, but only in exceptional circumstances.

More: BBC
The Times (Tories fail to inflict last-minute defeat on 24-hour drinking)

- Cartoon by Peter Brookes for The Times (London)

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