This is the wording of the MU's petition that Sooz referred to above and has kindly supplied.

The petitioners therefore request that The House of Commons urge the Government to include a Licensing reform Bill in the next Queen's speech, and that this Bill ensures parity with Scotland where live music, both amateur and professional, is automatically allowed in pubs during permitted hours and where public safety and noise issues are regulated by existing UK-wide legislation.

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