§ Mr. TylerTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to propose legislation to ensure that leases for licensed premises are consistent with the treaty of Rome; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Jonathan Evans[holding answer 24 November 1944]: I assume that the hon. Member has in mind articles 85 and 86 of the treaty of Rome. These provisions are directly applicable in the United Kingdom and are enforceable by national courts. Legislation would therefore not be appropriate.