AQW 37221/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities to detail whether his Department has engaged with organisations representing local brewers, small producers and consumer groups in relation to alcohol licensing reform in the 11 months since the publication of the Independent Review of the Liquor Licensing system in Northern Ireland including the Surrender Principle.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 10 December 2025

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Tabled
10 December 2025
Answer due by
30 December 2025
Answered
9 January 202630 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

Yes. My Department has met with the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates and written to members of the Campaign for Real Ale.

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