Licensing Panels across the country who are discovering they are almost powerless to stop late night drinking are tightening controls on live music and entertainment instead.

I reported the local conditions imposed - that live music and pub games had to stop at 11pm and recorded music had to stop at 12pm - to my MP.

I have received the following on 12 September 2005.

This is to let you know I have raised your concerns directly with the relevant minister at the Department for Culture,media and Sport I will ensure you receive a reply.