HC Deb 26 January 1954 vol 522 c1581
12. Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the Minister of Works how many licences he has granted to sell bird food and take photographs in Trafalgar Square.

Sir D. Eccles

There are two licences in force for corn-selling and six for photography.

Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

Does not the Minister think that he ought to remove the shackles of monopoly and allow a little competition in the matter?

Sir D. Eccles

It appears to satisfy both the pigeons and the public.

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