§ 31. Sir Albert Costainasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to amend the Town and Country Planning (Use Clause) Order 1972 to enable sex shops to be controlled in a manner similar to betting shops.
§ Mr. Giles ShawBetting offices are subject to separate but complementary licensing and planning controls. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has expressed his support in principle for a proposal by the GLC to introduce a licensing system for sex shops in Greater London. Further developments will depend upon experience.