HC Deb 29 February 1940 vol 357 c2271W
Mr. Parker

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that obstructions on the forecourts of shop premises, such as cigarette and sweet machines, constitute a great danger during the black-out; and whether he will consider taking suitable steps to compel the removal of such obstructions from pavements used as public footways?

Sir J. Anderson

I have not received any representations which would suggest that these machines constitute a dangerous obstruction or that it is necessary to consider their removal.