§ 55. Mr. Parkerasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the losses sustained by tenants of tied houses in the licensed victualling trade, many of whom have invested their life savings, only to find that the conditions imposed by the landlord or supplier are so stringent that they must inevitably be involved in financial loss; and whether, in view of the unsatisfactory position with regard to the tenancy of tied houses, he is prepared to recommend the appointment of a Royal Commission to investigate the whole problem?
§ Sir S. HoareThis question is dealt with in Chapter X of the Report of the Royal Commission on Licensing (England and Wales), 1929–31 (Cmd. 3988). I do not think any further investigation is necessary at present.
§ Mr. ParkerIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a great deal of feeling among tenants and their wives at the fact that they are not allowed to sell food or let rooms, and so on— not undertake such little side lines?
§ Sir S. HoareI have not any information about that, but I will consider any which the hon. Member cares to send me.
Viscountess AstorIs my right hon. Friend aware that even in Brighton the Corporation have protested against the way in which the brewers were bleeding their tied house tenants?