Extract from the WPBC report presented to and endorsed by the members on 05/06/01.

"By applying the relevant licensing legislation the council has imposed conditions and restrictions on Mr Gall's rights which are legal, neccessary and proportionate in the interests of public safety, control of nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder".

A drunk in charge of a banjo can do a lot of damage I know but?????

Maybe they had seen that old Ealing comedy, where criminals meet to plan their next crime, carrying into the room instrument cases?