HC Deb 06 June 1957 vol 571 c122W
Mr. Hurd

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the number of off-licences granted in each of the past five years.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The following table gives the most recent information available. The 1955 figures are provisional

— New off-licences granted* New off-licences confirmed* New off-licences premises opened
1951 … 586 568 241
1952 … 482 465 209
1953 … 490 475 224
1954 … 519 504 266
1955 … 512 501 285
* Including new off-licences granted or confirmed in respect of existing licensed premises.