§ Sir F. Sandersonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that, although in the Location of Business Order, 1941, the recommendations of the retail trade committee of inquiry have, to a major extent, been adopted, effect has not been given to the recommendation that the licensing authority should have a representative element; and whether, as little confidence can be given to a committee which is unknown and not representative, he will take such steps as may be necessary to see that it should be a representative committee?
§ Captain WaterhouseMy right hon. Friend has arranged for licences under the Location of Retail Businesses Order to be issued on behalf of the Board of Trade by the local price regulation committees. These bodies consist of persons representative of the general public and of labour, as well as persons with knowledge of the retail trades. Their activities are well known to, and have earned the confidence of, the public and I consider that they are well suited for the task which they have at my right hon. Friend's request undertaken to perform.