HC Deb 09 March 1911 vol 22 c1408
Mr. FELL

asked how many licences for the sale of tobacco were issued in the United Kingdom in each of the years 1908, 1909, and 1910?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The number of licences issued to tobacco dealers in the United Kingdom in each of the years ended 31st March, 1908, 1909, and 1910 respectively, was as follows:—

Year ended 31st March, 1908 … 386,260
Do. do. 1909 … 390,437
Do. do. 1910 … 383,700