HC Deb 26 March 1942 vol 378 cc2149-50
71. Major Sir Jocelyn Lucas

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he can now make a statement as to taking powers to refuse Excise whole- sale licences to persons convicted of black-market or other criminal cases, in view of the recent Portsmouth case?

Captain Crookshank

I am not yet in a position to make a statement.

Sir J. Lucas

Does not my right hon. and gallant Friend realise how very unsatisfactory is the position?

Captain Crookshank

That is why the matter is being investigated, In due course I shall make a statement.

Sir J. Lucas

Can my right hon. and gallant Friend give the approximate date?