§ 71. Mr. Herbert Butlerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will amend the law relating to street trading so as to leave the discretion in granting or withholding licences solely within the discretion of local authorities.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeNo. Metropolitan borough councils and a few other local authorities have power under local Acts to regulate street trading in their areas. It is primarily for the local authority concerned to seek amendment of these provisions if they so desire, but I would not be prepared to recommend Parliament to amend the law in the manner suggested.