§ 76. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Works how many applications have been made to his Department in Bristol for the fitting of new shop fronts; how many of them have been refused; and what were the reasons for refusal.
§ Mr. KeySixty-five applications to fit new shop fronts in Bristol have been received since 1st January, 1948, and of these 38 have been granted and 27 refused. Each application is considered on its merits and licences are refused if the work is not regarded as necessary for structural reasons, or if the requirements of scarce materials, especially timber, are substantial.