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Today's sitting is expected to involve discussion about amendments to the licensing aspects. One of the key areas the government is looking to address is provisions in the Licensing Act 2003, with the intention of 'rebalancing' it in favour of local authorities, the police and local communities.

That could have serious consequences for live music and campaigners are worried that the so-called vicinity test might result in licences being revoked.

In an earlier reading of the Bill this month, Lord Clement-Jones stated that a proposed blanket ban on late night opening would be unfair to responsible venues which operate after the midnight deadline.