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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3557

Licensing Hours Extensions Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would change the rules around when pubs, bars, restaurants and other licensed venues can stay open. Instead of fixed closing times set by local councils, venues would have more flexibility to decide their own hours, though they'd still need to follow some regulations.

Presented by Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
supported by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest.
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading6 Dec 2023
  • 2nd reading19 Jan 2024
  • Committee stage21 Feb 2024
  • 3rd reading17 May 2024

Lords

  • 1st reading20 May 2024