Lieut.-Colonel A. MURRAYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions whether, with a view to removing the unequal treatment accorded to licence-holders in the North-Eastern counties of Scotland, it is proposed to cancel at an early date the order prohibiting the 67W sale of spirits in less than a quart bottle; and, if not, will he state the reasons why this order should still be enforced?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI am informed by the Central Control Board that the question of the continuance of this particular restriction has been considered as promised. The restriction has operated to check excessive spirit-drinking, and it is thought advisable to maintain it temporarily, pending the settlement of the general question of the liquor restrictions, which (as has been previously announced) is under the Government's consideration.