Whether it has discussed alcohol licensing fees at meetings with the Federation of Small Businesses or the Scottish Grocers’ Federation.

Answered Asked by Keith Brown SNP Lodged 21 Feb 2008

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has discussed alcohol licensing fees at meetings with the Federation of Small Businesses or the Scottish Grocers’ Federation.

The answer

Answered by Kenny MacAskill on 29 Feb 2008 · 8 days after it was lodged, on time

The Scottish Government has an ongoing dialogue and constructive relationship with the Scottish Grocers'' Federation. Fees have been discussed as part of discussions on various licensing matters. No meetings have taken place with the Federation of Small Business on licensing fees although the FSB did submit a response to our consultation on the issue.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-10173 by reference.