§ Mr. McGovernasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the Glasgow magistrates had an application recently before them asking for an extension of hours in certain unlicensed catering trades; what decision has been arrived at; and if any extension on 10.45 p.m. on week-days and 8 p.m. on Sundays is proposed by the Glasgow magistrates during the period of the Glasgow exhibition to suit the convenience of visitors?
§ Mr. Leslieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, in the event of an extension of the opening hours of catering establishments in Glasgow being granted during the period of the Glasgow exhibition, steps will be taken to limit the working hours of assistants?
§ Mr. ElliotI understand that an application for amendment of the by-laws by which the hours of registered places for public refreshment in Glasgow are governed was discussed by the magistrates on the 23rd March of this year, when it was agreed to defer consideration of any proposed extension of hours for a period of six months.