http://www.politics.co.uk/domestic-policy/ministers-accused-panicking-over-pub-levy-$7564805.htm
"Former Health Secretary Frank Dobson said the costs of additional policing should be met by the drinks industry and not local council tax payers.
But he accused civil servants involved in the preparation of the bill of being influenced by the drinks industry.
Licensing Minister Richard Caborn said flexible pub opening hours would help to cut crime. He also confirmed that the Government was in discussion with the industry over a voluntary levy."
