Plans to overhaul the licensing laws in England and Wales should reduce anti-social behaviour and boost tourism, the Home Office has been told.

The government confirmed on Wednesday that it will now work on the drafting of a Licensing Bill to implement the plans it set out in the white paper previously published on April 10.

Home office minister Mike O'Brien welcomed the responses, saying the plan would "provide savings and new opportunities for business, give consumers greater choice, while providing greater safeguards for local residents".