60. Captain CROOKSHANKasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he is aware that holders of off-licences are not permitted to sell single half-bottles 1672 of spirits to their customers, even in case of illness; and whether he proposes to take any steps to amend the law in this matter?
§ Mr. McNEILLThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, I must ask my hon. and gallant Friend to await the Debate on the Clause which certain hon. Members have put down for the Committee stage of the Finance Bill.