HC Deb 13 March 1917 vol 91 cc904-5
48. Mr. PETO

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the danger and delay to shipping at British ports due to the sale of spirits in bottles by persons holding licences for the off-sale of spirits, he will take steps to have such sale prohibited during the continuance of the War within the municipal boundaries of every seaport city and town in the British Islands?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of MUNITIONS (Mr. Kellaway)

I have not sufficient information to justify such a step being taken, but I will consider any information of specific instances that the hon. Member may send me.