Mr. Gerry Light:

In a previous occupation, I was president of the old bar workers' union. That was before Mandate was formed. I remember well the discussions on the issue the Chairman mentioned. He has raised a very interesting point in the context of the ever-evolving and rapidly changing world of work, which now includes remote and hybrid working. I remember the discussions, which were very much based on an old, traditional model of work, which assumed that after the weekend, people would appear at work worse for the wear on the Monday or would have a variety of reasons for not appearing at all. It is an important consideration that the world of work is totally changed from what it was the last time the licensing laws came under review. Everybody must have a degree of responsibility not only for their drinking but also in regard to their commitment to their job. I am not sure of the extent to which the concern about Mondays is prevalent and whether it is a view held to this day by the relevant Department. The change in the dynamics of working life is significant in this context and should be noted.