Mr. Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many licensed premises have been closed since the end of the war; and how many new applications have been granted.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeDuring the period 1st January, 1946, to 30th June, 1951, in England and Wales 1,521 licensed premises were closed and in addition business was temporarily suspended in 200 licensed premises. During the same period 9,073 applications for new licences were granted, of which 5,948 were granted in respect of existing licensed premises. In addition business was resumed in 836 premises the licences of which had been in temporary suspense.