HC Deb 22 July 1946 vol 425 cc1648-9
3. Mr. Prescott

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many mills in Lancashire engaged in the textile trade have made application for a licence to erect or reconstruct a canteen for the operatives.

Sir S. Cripps

Since May, 1945, to the end of June, 1946, 26 such applications, involving an expenditure of£53,800, have been received; 23 building licences have been issued and three recent applications are now receiving attention.