HC Deb 01 July 1941 vol 372 cc1192-3
22. Captain Plugge

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can make any statement on the proposal to establish marquee markets, to enable bombed-out traders to continue their business after raids?

Captain Waterhouse

I cannot, of course, speak for food shops, which are the concern of my Noble Friend the Minister of Food. As far as other shops are concerned, my right hon. Friend is not prepared to make any statement on the matter at present. My hon. and gallant Friend will appreciate that the provision of adequate shopping facilities after raids is a problem that varies with local needs and conditions.

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