HC Deb 16 March 1948 vol 448 cc220-1W
70. Mr. Shephard

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is now in a position to grant a non-disabled ex-Service man a permit, licence or coupon float in those cases where such authority is needed under Board of Trade regulations.

Mr. Belcher

Non-disabled ex-Service men require permits, licences or coupon floats to commence business in every case in which such authority is needed for other persons under Board of Trade regulations, and normally they no longer receive any special treatment. If the hon. Member will let me know to what type of business he is referring, I will endeavour to answer him more specifically.