§ 68. Mr. R. Harrisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider amending the law which prevents off-licensed shops from selling spirits in quantities of less than half-bottle.
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§ Mr. JayMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer considered this proposal before introducing the present Finance Bill, but in the light of representations made to him for and against a change in the law, by the different sections of the retail liquor trade, he did not feel able to adopt it.