§ Colonel Burtonasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the prosecution by the London County Council of Mrs. Linda Davis, of Amersham Vale, for selling newly-baked rolls of bread after 8 p.m.; whether he will inquire as to the cost to the ratepayers of this abortive prosecution; and whether he will promote legislation which will prevent such actions in future?
§ Sir S. Hoare:I have seen reports of the judgment in the case referred to, the cost of which to the ratepayers, I am informed, is estimated at £50 As regards the second part of the question the point will be noted for consideration when any amending legislation is being undertaken.