Clever use of words by the Prime Minister. It sounds tough and purposful but of course it means nothing.

Can there ever be such a thing as unnecessary regulation on the part of a local licensing authority?

They would claim only the be enforcing the requirements of the legislation and by what process could they be made to alter their view and actions?

If there is unnecessary regulation it is the legislation and its local devolved enforcement which needs to be addressed and the Prime Minister proposes no such change.