§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the number of inns and hotels certificates for the sale of exciseable liquor seven days a week granted or confirmed within the area of the County of Lanark has risen from 41 in 1954 to 45 in 1956; and what is the number held at the present time.
§ Mr. MaclayIn December, 1954, there were 41 seven-day and 6 six-day certificates in force in respect of hotels in the area. In December, 1956 there were 43 seven-day and 4 six-day certificates, together with 2 provisional certificates for premises not yet completed. At present there are 42 seven-day and 4 six-day certificates, together with 3 provisional certificates for premises not yet completed.