Paragraph 8 I1I2

In section 18 (determination of application for premises licence), after subsection (9) insert—

“(9A)

Where a London licensing authority is to hold a hearing in accordance with subsection (3) in relation to an application of potential strategic importance to Greater London, the authority must give to the Greater London Authority—

(a)

in advance of the hearing, specified information relating to the hearing within the specified period;

(b)

following the hearing, specified information relating to the hearing within the specified period.

(9B)

In subsection (9A)—

• “application of potential strategic importance to Greater London” means a licence application that has been notified to the London licensing authority by the Greater London Authority under section 17A(3) as being of potential strategic importance to Greater London;

• “specified” means specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.”