The Situation In Scotland
Mark S. Elliott has spent 25 years working in various management roles within the tenanted and leased divisions of the UK's largest breweries and pub companies. His extensive knowledge and day-to-day involvement with pubs and publicans make him well qualified to know what is required to run a successful pub. He shares his knowledge and many 'insider tips' with you in this book. Mark is based in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
THE SITUATION IN SCOTLAND
The Nicholson Committee was established by the Scottish Executive in 2001 to undertake an independent review of Scotland’s licensing law. The committee reported their findings in 2003, making a number of recommendations. These would bring Scottish licensing law broadly into line with that of England and Wales. Key recommendations were:
- Abolition of the present system of 7 different types of licence and the introduction of a single premises licence.
- Creation of a personal licence that remains in force for 10 years.
- Abolition of existing permitted hours of opening.
- Mandatory training for all personal licence holders.
- A ban on irresponsible promotions that encourage excessive alcohol consumption.
- Introduction of a national proof of age card.
- Changes to the law relating to children’s access to licensed premises but retaining the 18 age limit for consumption of alcohol.
New Scottish licensing laws will be introduced in the near future. In the meantime, regulations under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (as amended), remain in force.
