HC Deb 29 January 1942 vol 377 cc930-1W
Mr. Keeling

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that many workers who require bottled beer for dinner are prevented by their work from fetching it during legal delivery hours, and cannot get it delivered owing to the shortage of labour; and whether he will extend delivery hours?

Mr. H. Morrison

The permitted hours for the off-sale of liquor appear generally adequate, and I have received no previous representations as to any grievance on the part of workers in this respect. The information before me does not suggest that there is a case at the present time for proposing the amendment of the Licensing Act which would be necessary to give effect to my hon. Friend's suggestion.