AQW 23465/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 30/09/2021
Answered On Date: 11/10/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Communities when cinemas will be able to start applying for licences to sell alcohol.

Answer:

The provisions contained within the Act will come into effect in phases over the next few years with the first phase having commenced on 1 October. Work is ongoing to identify the most appropriate time to commence the remaining provisions within the Act however section 9 of the Act is currently scheduled for commencement in April 2022.