§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Air why mobile shops operated by local firms have been refused a permit to operate in the British base areas in Cyprus; and whether he will reconsider this decision.
§ Mr. J. AmerySeveral local traders already operate mobile shops in the military cantonments in the Sovereign Base Areas. Applications for new trading licences are considered on their merits, taking into account what shops already exist and whether additional facilities are required. A local trader who recently applied to operate two mobile shops had one application granted and the other one refused. The latter application is being re-examined.