HC Deb 23 April 1913 vol 52 cc358-9
83. Sir JOHN SPEAR

asked the Home Secretary if he will state the number of licensed premises closed with compensation under the Licensing Act during the period from 1905 to 1911?

Mr. McKENNA

As the hon. Member was informed in February last, in the seven years, 1905 to 1911, 7,318 licensed premises in England and Wales were closed with compensation. If the figures for 1912 are added, namely, 849, the total is 8,167.