Plans have been put forward to allow pubs to stay open into the early hours over next year's extended bank holiday weekend to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Any issues raised by specific stakeholders including the police, licensing authorities and alcohol awareness groups will also be taken into consideration, the government said.
On February 6 next year, the Queen is set to become the first British sovereign to have been on the throne for seven decades.Among the events planned for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee are a live concert featuring some of the world's biggest stars, a service of thanksgiving and a day at the races. The event will take place against the backdrop of Buckingham Palace and the surrounding streets, combining street arts, theatre, music and circus.
Ms Patel said: "Her Majesty the Queen is an example to us all - she has served the UK and the Commonwealth with the utmost dignity, steadfastness and resolve throughout her remarkable reign.
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