A survey by the Local Government Association, in relation to 24 hour licensing Laws has found that it has cost the taxpayer £100 million and failed to reduce the number of alcohol fuelled disorders.
The survey found that 7 out of 10 police authorities, primary care trusts and councils had stated that the number of drink related incidents had gone up or had stayed the same. The LGA survey was based on the responses from 51 local authorities, 49 primary care trusts and 20 police authorities. The results have showed a level of financial strain on these services imposed by 24 hour drinking.
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July 2008