HC Deb 07 June 1951 vol 488 cc141-2W
68. Mr. R. Harris

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider amending the law which prevents off-licensed shops from selling spirits in quantities of less than half-bottle.

Mr. Jay

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer considered this proposal before introducing the present Finance Bill, but in the light of representations made to him for and against a change in the law, by the different sections of the retail liquor trade, he did not feel able to adopt it.