HC Deb 24 March 1947 vol 435 cc130-1W
24. Sir G. Fox

asked the Minister of Food whether, when a British Restaurant acquires a licence on requisitioned premises, he permits the licence to belong to the owner of the building after the British Restaurant is closed down.

Mr. Strachey

No Sir, licences are not transferable. If the owner wants to go into the restaurant business he should apply to the local food office for a catering licence in the usual way.