HC Deb 09 March 1920 vol 126 cc1099-100
48. Captain MARTIN

asked the Prime Minister whether he will have a Clause inserted in the new Licensing Bill that 75 per cent. of all employés engaged in hotels and restaurants holding Excise licences must be British-born?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not think it would be advisable to adopt this suggestion.

Captain MARTIN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this would be a means of finding employment for thousands of demobilised soldiers and sailors?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I think this proposal is impracticable. If there be only one attendant, how can you have 75 per cent. of him?