What good is it for this Govt to introduce proposals which will only benefit prospective venues but which cannot now free the vast majority of existing venues from conditions which could no longer be placed upon entertainment taking place in them?

They present a good arguement about the damage that is already being caused by subjecting all the activities listed in Shedule 1 of the Act but are proposing nothing to repair this damage.

The vast majority of current venues (which do serve and require alcohol licensing permission) will receive no benefit at all from these proposals.

And as a result of what is currently proposed in the Live Music Bill - all live music will be subject to an automatic curfew when this can only take place with additional entertainment permission in place......