§ 55. Mr. Leslieasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will in future, when alterations have to be made in points, make them operative on a Monday, a fully recognised shopping day, instead of on a Sunday as has been the practice recently?
§ Mr. MabaneMy Noble Friend will be prepared to consider any arguments in favour of the change proposed by my hon. Friend, but his present view is in favour of the existing arrangements.
§ Mr. LeslieDoes my hon. Friend not realise that this gives an unfair advantage to a limited number of traders who open on Sundays and handicaps other traders who seek to observe the Sunday Trading (Restriction) Act?
§ Mr. MabaneThe number of traders who open on Sundays is very limited, and there is a substantial advantage in making these announcements in the way we do; but I would be prepared to discuss the matter with my hon. Friend.