§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is aware that a brewery company, whose name has been sent to him, is requiring its tenants to obtain their amusement machines, pin tables and juke boxes through one operator, thus denying them the right to negotiate better terms; if this aspect of the tied-house system can be investigated by the Erroll Committee; and if he will therefore refer the industry to the Monopolies Commission.
§ Mr. RidleyThis aspect of the tied house system was considered by the Monopolies Commission in its Report on the supply of beer; it did not raise objections to it. I have no reason, therefore, to think that a further reference to the Commission would serve any useful purpose. Nor does the subject seem closely related to the licensing laws into which the Erroll Committee is now inquiring.