1. Even if the Licensing Act is not effectively used to control noise nuisance, that is not a reason to remove its ability to do so. I know a pub that has just blown up a pair of Peavey Black Widows on its jukebox! All amplified music in pubs should be subject to noise limitation.

2. The reform of the "two-in-a-bar" rule (if ever) will also need to make it clear that it permits

(a) - two at a time, not merely the same two all night; and
(b) - the assembled audience to join in on chorusses etc