LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Decision makers

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Vox pop

TX Date

20 Sep 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:20:13

Description

Pub licensing laws haven’t been changed in nearly 70 years, and general opinion is they need updating, Decision Makers canvasses public and political opinion and examines the issues. Conservative MP Jack Wheeler of the select committee calls for an update on the laws and a cut in restrictions. The laws differ all around the UK, but general opinion is that flexibility is required. Opinion is mixed but in general its felt longer opening hours will not result in a rise in social problems or alcoholism. Speakers include: Jack Wheeler; Kenneth Dunjohn; Alf Dubs Labour MP; Simon Hughes Lib Dem MP. Presenter Mike Rowbottom. Studio engineer Heather Branwell.

Contributors

Heather Branwell; Kenneth Dunjohn; Simon Hughes; Mike Rowbottom; Jack Wheeler; Alf Dubs

Keywords

Legislation; Social problems; Alcoholism; Brewers Society; Licensing legislation; Public houses; Law reform

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