HC Deb 10 October 1946 vol 427 c92W
79. Mr. Austin

asked the Minister of Works whether with a view to curtailing black market building operations, he will instruct that all premises on which work is authorised shall have exhibited on view to the public a licence for such work.

Mr. Wilson

The suggestion that all premises on which work is proceeding shall have exhibited to the public a licence for such work has been carefully considered in consultation with both sides of the building industry, but its adoption has not hitherto been found practicable. It is, however, being carefully considered again in conjunction with other proposals for strengthening the enforcement of the law.