§ 108. Sir J. Lucasasked the Minister of Food whether Mr. E. E. Thorne, particulars of whose case have been sent to him, can have a transfer of licence to new premises, his old premises having been bombed.
§ Dr. Summerskill:Mr. Thorne has appealed against the refusal of the Portsmouth Food Control Committee to grant 57W him catering and cake manufacturing licences in Southsea, and his appeal will be heard by the divisional food officer on 15th May. Mr. Thorne will be able to explain the circumstances orally at the hearing, and the hon. Member may rest assured that his case will be fully and impartially considered.