§ 56. Sir John Mellorasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in view of the revised interpretation now placed by his Department upon agreements made with local authorities for the establishment of British Restaurants, he will in any future agreements require local authorities to accept liability for amortisation of capital expenditure out of their own revenues when profits are insufficient?
§ Mr. MabaneMy Noble Friend regrets that he does not see his way to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion.
§ Sir J. MellorDoes my hon. Friend now admit that there is a contingent Exchequer liability which he previously disputed? Ought not that to make a difference?
§ Mr. MabaneThis is a very complicated matter, and I would rather see that Question on the Paper.