Dave - Closure of Public Houses carry's on - but I think we should be looking at the way the financial structure of the Brewing Industry is forcing pubs to close. I see no conection between PEL's and closures.

To the main point - Those campaigning against PEL's started off complaining about councils acting unreasonably, and treating PEL' as "Cash Cows" The Bill should end this opportunity to misuse the present law. The MU and the folkies would be better served in encouraging all PH's etc to apply for the general entertainment license as part of thier overall licencing application. One inspection !! - No additional charge !!

Perhaps the MU/EFFSD could produce a "proforma" application which would assist managers/publicans, rather than asuming the worst case in all cases.

Gareth