Mrs. Adamsonasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the lack of facilities for meals and light refreshments in the evenings in important towns and cities, thereby forcing young people into licensed houses; and whether his Department will encourage British Restaurants to open in the evenings to cater for the needs of the Forces and others, especially in industrial areas and districts near military camps?
§ Colonel LlewellinLocal authorities responsible for British Restaurants have been asked to open their restaurants for the provision of evening meals if there appears to be a demand for this service, but experience has shown that the demand is very limited.