HC Deb 16 June 1942 vol 380 c1357
4. Mr. Craven-Ellis

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will give consideration to issuing licences to proprietors of small businesses who have closed down in consequence of the war so that they may have priority in reestablishing themselves after the war?

Mr. Dalton

Yes, Sir. I shall be glad to consider my hon. Friend's suggestion in the light of the views of the Retail Trade Committee.