§ Mr. Hannahasked the Home Secretary whether he will give still further consideration to modifying the rigour of the blackout according to the possible or probable danger of air-raids in the different districts of the country, especially in reference to its interference with the business of the shopkeeper?
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§ Sir J. AndersonAs regards the blackout generally, I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement which I made in the course of the Debate on 23rd January. So far as the black-out affects shopkeepers, my hon. Friend will be aware of the relaxations recently permitted in respect of the lighting of shop windows and shop signs; and I cannot hold out any hope of further concessions directly related to the interests of shopkeepers.