Until its following became such as to require intensive policing, elaborate traffic diversions and special licensing hours, the balance might be said to have been positive.
We need to note our concerns about the activities taking place outside the premises, but we need to leave it to the licensing committee to decide on the licensing hours.
Simply control price, only allow alcohol sales in pubs, clubs, and off-licenses, rather than in shops and supermarkets, and reintroduce licensing hours.
