§ 61. Major Guy Lloydasked the Minister of Food how many food-retailing shops have been re-opened under the scheme announced by his Ministry last July; and what is the total number of applicants to re-open at present on the register kept by Food Control Committees.
§ Sir B. SmithDuring the period 16th July, 1945, to 15th September, 1945, 892 retail licences were granted to returning ex-traders to re-open businesses which they closed because of the war. I regret that the information requested in the latter part of the Question is not available.
§ Sir B. SmithMy Divisional Food Officers are of course always susceptible to inquiries.