Question reference: S3W-10173
- Asked by: Keith Brown, MSP for Ochil, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 21 February 2008
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Current status: Answered by Kenny MacAskill on 29 February 2008
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.
Answer
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.