HC Deb 20 November 1941 vol 376 cc486-7W
Mr. Wedgwood

asked the Home Secretary whether the decision to supply intoxicants in canteens for civilian workers was taken on the initiative of his Department; whether the demand came from any trades union and, if so, which?

Mr. H. Morrison

The initiative in this matter came from the Service and Production Departments, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Works and Buildings, and the Ministry of War Transport. I am not aware that the matter was taken up by any trade union, but I understand that facilities were asked for by workers.