HC Deb 30 May 1946 vol 423 cc1328-9
33. Mr. Derek Walker-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will circularise justices with a view to remitting the fee for special orders for exemption granted to licensees in connection with Victory Day celebrations and similar occasions.

Mr. Ede

No, Sir. I think the point is one which I should leave to be dealt with by the licensing justices.

Mr. Walker-Smith

Does the right hon. Gentleman appreciate that my object in drawing attention to this matter is because, with the present shortage of stocks, extensions of hours involve no extra profits for the licensees concerned? Would he not agree it is unfair that they should be involved in expenditure in meeting the public convenience?

Mr. Ede

In view of past experience, I think that we can safely leave that consideration to the licensing justices.

Mr. Gallacher

Will the right hon. Gentleman deal with the material being sent out by transport businesses to Members of Parliament?

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