HC Deb 27 November 1930 vol 245 cc1477-8
39. Mr. EDE

asked the Home Secretary how many local authorities have had by-laws approved dealing with the erection of petrol pumps, and how many local authorities have submitted by-laws which have not been approved?

Mr. CLYNES

Final or provisional approval to by-laws has been given in the case of 10 county councils and 12 borough councils. In addition, 15 county councils and 15 borough councils have submitted proposals, which are now under consideration.

Mr. EDE

Are there any cases in which local authorities have announced their intention of abandoning by-laws because the right hon. Gentleman would not sanction any that were sufficiently strong?

Mr. CLYNES

I should require notice of that question.