four months ago a house of lords select committee, looking into licensing laws, published a report whichgreed. the home office claimed it would be too difficult for their inspectors to get through security to inspect bars and restaurants to make sure they're complying with the licensing law. they said there was no need because the voluntary code was working. committee chair and conservative peer baroness mcintosh is baffled by this position. we didn't hear one shred of evidence to show that the voluntary code was either working now or had any possible vestige of success in working any time soon. meanwhile, the incidence of outrage goes up daily. i would urge on behalf of the committee, the home office, to really, really take this problem seriously. the home office declined our request for an interview, but in a statement said: this response is expected in the autumn. sales of alcohol at most european and us airports do require an alcohol licence. the industry insiders we've met think it's time the uk brought in the same rules. i think ultimately we are there for safety and that shouldn't