25/05/06
Q: Brian Adam (Aberdeen North) (SNP)
A: George Lyon ( Argyll and Bute) (Scottish Lib Dem)
25 May 2006
Scottish Parliament written answer
Brian Adam: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider bringing forward the implementation date of the requirement to supply free tap water on request under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. (S2W-25915)
George Lyon: The provision of free tap water is a mandatory condition of the new premises licence introduced by the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. Its implementation is therefore tied to the implementation of the new licence and we have no plans to bring that date forward. I understand a number of licence holders already offer free tap water and would encourage all premises to adopt such a policy in an effort to encourage sensible drinking.
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