§ 102. Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the report of the Inquiry into the Tenure of Shop Premises in Scotland is likely to be published; and whether it is intended to introduce; legislation as a result of the Committee's recommendations.
§ 110. Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that notices to quit at the May term, 1948, are already being received by small shopkeepers in Scotland; and whether he will take steps to protect those affected.
§ Mr. WoodburnThe Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Tenure of Shop Premises has been sent to the printers and will be published as soon as possible. I am not aware that any unusual number of notices of termination of tenure have recently been received by shopkeepers and as regards the prospects of legislation on the subject I would ask hon. Members to await the publication of the Report.