In its Autumn Statement submission, the Local Government Association asked for powers allowing councils to recover £18m costs for alcohol licencing.
Bridgid Simmonds, from the British Beer and Pub Association responds.
Brigid Simmonds, chief executive, British Beer & Pub Association, responds to the LGA's ask for councils to recover licensing costs.
In its Autumn Statement submission, the Local Government Association asked for powers allowing councils to recover £18m costs for alcohol licencing.
Bridgid Simmonds, from the British Beer and Pub Association responds.