83. Major-General Sir C E C I L LOWTHERasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the State authorities in Carlisle contemplate altering the Caledonian Hotel, Butchers-gate; whether the cost to the taxpayer will be about £6,000; and whether this scheme has been approved by his Department?
§ Mr. SHORTTIt is contemplated altering the Caledonian Hotel, and the scheme has my approval. The cost will be about £6,000, but it will mean no loss to the taxpayer.
Sir J. D. REESWas it not understood when the last Licensing Act was passed that the Government was going out of the beer and spirit business? Have they now changed their minds, and are they going to stick to it?
§ Mr. SHORTTI was not aware that that was so.