HC Deb 30 September 1942 vol 383 cc775-6
61. Mr. Norman Bower

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in cases where one retail food shop purchases the business of another, he will give the registered customers of the latter the choice of reregistering with another shop, provided there is one nearer their homes than the shop whose business has been purchased?

Mr. Mabane

Yes, Sir. This is the present position except in cases where a transfer might conflict with approved arrangements for the rationalisation of retail deliveries.