HC Deb 31 March 1947 vol 435 c259W
86. Mr. Lever

asked the Minister of Works what licences have been granted to Messrs. Smallmans, Limited, for rebuilding and alteration work at their premises at 14, Piccadilly, Manchester, and at High Street, Manchester; what was the purpose for which the licences were granted and the estimated cost of the work; and whether he consulted the local authority before granting licences.

Mr. Key

A licence in the sum of £4,028 was granted on 8th July, 1946, for work at 14, Piccadilly, Manchester; and a licence in the sum of £2,185 was granted on 8th May, 1946, for work at 17, High Street, Manchester. In both cases the work licensed was the remodelling of kitchen and foodstores, and the provision of lavatory accommodation, and the work was regarded as necessary by the Public Health Department of the Manchester Corporation.