Part 5 provides for the creation of codes of practice for the sale and marketing of alcohol. According to the proposal, if the holders of alcohol licences fail to act responsibly, they could face an objection at the time of the renewal of those licences. It would then be up to the courts to decide whether to renew them. This has occurred a number of occasions. I welcome the fact that new legislation gives legal recognition to the code of practice for the sale and marketing of alcohol for the first time. However, it is a grave mistake on the part of the Government not to include a statutory code on responsible drinking.

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