§ 36. Sir J. D. REESasked the Minister of Munitions when he proposes to make a statement of the policy of which the State purchase of the licensed liquor trade in certain localities in England and Scotland is a part; and whether he will explain whether further developments of this new departure are contemplated?
§ Dr. ADDISONa statement of the grounds on which this purchase has been undertaken will be found in chapter VI. of the recently published Second Report of the Central Control Board (Cd. 8243). Since that Report was published it has been decided to extend one of the districts mentioned in the Report so as to include Carlisle. The further action of the Board in this matter will be guided by local requirements and by acquired experience.
§ 37. Colonel GRETTONasked what is the estimated cost of purchasing the breweries and the licensed trade in the Carlisle area?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe amount cannot be properly stated in advance of the determination by the Defence of the Realm (Losses) Commission which will adjudicate upon the claims.
§ Colonel GRETTONWill the amount, if any, agreed upon be referred to this House for approval before the State is committed to purchase?
§ Dr. ADDISONI should like notice of that question.
§ 78. Sir J. D. REESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether any and, if so, what allowances are made to or expenses are paid on behalf of the Commissioners of the Board of Control (Liquor Traffic)?
§ Dr. ADDISONMembers of the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic), when travelling on the business of the Department, are entitled to claim travelling and subsistence allowances at the rates laid down by the Treasury as applicable to temporary Commissions.