§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the granting of liquor licences to petrol stations is consistent with the policy of Her Majesty's Government on drinking and driving; how many such licences have been granted; if he will provide guidance to local licensing authorities on the matter by means of a circular letter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RaisonThe issue of licences in England and Wales is entirely at the discretion of the licensing justices and it would not be proper for the Home Secretary to advise the justices in any way about the exercise of their discretion. No information is available centrally about the number of licences granted to petrol stations.