HC Deb 15 December 1947 vol 445 c272W
73. Mr. Assheton

asked the Minister of Food what are the regulations which govern the grant by his Department of catering licences to private firms to enable them to provide meals for their staff.

Mr. Strachey

Factories employing industrial workers are encouraged to establish canteens. In addition, any business firm can be granted a licence for a staff dining room which is likely to promote the welfare of employees. The only provisos we make are that suitable accommodation can be found and that there are enough employees to justify it.