§ 74. Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Postmaster-General what considerations guide him in selecting post offices in Scotland to be authorised to issue motor 1609 licences; and whether he will include the county town of Fife, with other county towns, in the list of post offices so authorised?
§ Major TryonThe principal factors are the distance from neighbouring issuing points in the same licensing area; the estimated demand; and the suitability of an office to undertake work of such a complicated nature as the issue of licences. It has not been considered necessary to arrange for licence business at the head post office of the county town of Fife, as there is a local taxation office in the vicinity at which licences can be obtained.
§ Mr. MaxtonIs the issuing of a motor car licence a more complicated business than the issuing of a dog licence?
§ Major TryonThe issuing of a motor licence is much more complicated. For instance, the motor has to be insured.
§ Mr. MaxtonAnd the dog has to be alive.