§ 60. Mr. Arthur Hendersonasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that there has been a large increase in the number of liquor shops which trade under retail excise licences, although the Royal Commission on Licensing, 1929–31, recommended a measure of control which was designed to prevent the present frustration of the justices licensing schemes by these shops; and whether he would be prepared to introduce a one-clause Bill to carry out the Commission's recommendations?
§ Mr. LloydMy right hon. Friend is aware that the number of such shops has increased from 1,687 in 1930 to 1,920 in 1938, but as at present advised he does not consider that it is necessary to introduce special legislation solely to give effect to this single recommendation of the Royal Commission.
Viscountess AstorIs the Home Office aware that the Royal Commission also made a recommendation as to clubs, which are greatly on the increase; and is it also aware that convictions for drunkenness are going up and still the Government are doing nothing about the recommendations of the Commission?
Viscountess AstorIs the Home Office aware that the Royal Commission also made a recommendation as to clubs, which are greatly on the increase; and is it also aware that convictions for drunkenness are going up and still the Government are doing nothing about the recommendations of the Commission?
§ Mr. ThurtleIs it not a fact that the increase of these shops constitutes a public convenience?