"It's important that the trade's voice is heard at all of these consultations and licensees, particularly those located in the designated towns, really should do all they can to get along to one of the sessions," said Lee Le Clerq, the British Beer & Pub Association's north of England secretary.

"It's worth noting that every seat not occupied by a licensee will be taken by a health professional or a police officer who will tell the Home Office exactly how your pub should be run."

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