HC Deb 27 September 1939 vol 351 c1327
32. Captain Plugge

asked the Attorney-General whether the Government proposes to introduce legislation to safeguard the common law financial interests of those who have been compelled, by Government decree, temporarily to close their business premises either in whole or in part?

The Attorney-General (Sir Donald Somervell)

I am not clear what form of Government decree my hon. Friend has in mind. If he will give me particulars I will have it looked into.