Catering Establishments (Hours)

HC Deb 15 July 1947 vol 440 cc39-40W

Mr. Teeling

asked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the fact that an extension of hours has been granted in London for catering establishments, this will also be extended to Brighton and Hove up till midnight for the summer months, on a basis of a shift system for staff being put into force.

Mr. Strachey

The Meals in Establishments Order, 1942, has always permitted establishments in London to serve meals one hour later than in the provinces. I regret that I cannot extend this concession.