Unfortunately, and this harks back to other threads, we're talking about empire building by the "Jobswoths".

No local council official is going to admit that his department or staff are a waste of space. Thus the "Local Government Association" is going to insist on Licensing Control" to justify thier own existance.

I fear that the LGA has more influence in Whithall than any number of MP's/Ministers.

Gareth