Review of pub hours after public order worry

EXTENDED pub opening hours are to be officially reexamined just over two years since their introduction.

Amid continuing concern about increased street violence and other public order problems, the Government’s Commission on Liquor Licensing is to begin a review of opening hours for pubs, nightclubs, off-licences and other establishments.

Commission chairman and solicitor Gordon Holmes is seeking written submissions on the issue by the end of the month.