asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their response to the findings of the Elton review of the new licensing system.

Copies of the Independent Licensing Fees Review Panel's final report were placed in the Libraries on 25 January. We are assessing the implications of all the panel's detailed conclusions and recommendations and will provide a response shortly. Before reaching a final decision about implementing any changes to the fees regime and related issues, we will undertake a full public consultation so that licence payers, local authorities and the public can help to inform future policy.