Clause 23 - Grant or rejection of application
Licensing Bill [Lords]
4:30 pm
Mr Malcolm Moss (North East Cambridgeshire, Conservative)
The amendment hinges on the definition and interpretation of the word ''forthwith'' in clause 23. Our amendment would replace ''forthwith'' with the words
''within two working days of the decision to grant''.
If there is a strict definition of ''forthwith'', I should like to hear it. At the moment, it can be interpreted in many different ways and we want to balance the needs of the businesses that are applying for the licences. I should like a quick and easy answer.