The rule is intended to apply to public performances put on by a public house to entertain the public and should not prevent ordinary people singing together or dancing in public houses.

Dr Howells's above statement is welcome if inexplicable and a little late for the many "ordinary people" who have been prevented and are still being prevented from singing together in public houses.

Perhaps he could be asked to explain exactly how the Government are going to ensure that no more "ordinary people" are prevented by local authorities from singing together in public houses?