The (London) _Times_, 27 October, 1999, includes a leading article (editorial), "Time, Gentlemen, Please," which reports and supports the recommendations of the all-party Parliamentary Beer Group which has proposed liberalising the access to alcoholic drink. This follows a small extension of licensing hours in England and Wales in 1988 and more drastic changes in Scotland. The Home Office will issue its own recommendations in a few months. It is not expected that there will be any legislation until after the next general election.