Orders of the Day — Licensing (Abolition of State Management) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 20 April 1971.

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Photo of Mr Henry Brewis Mr Henry Brewis , Galloway 12:00, 20 April 1971

I do not know the ins and outs of the hon. Gentleman's constituency, but I hope that the brewery continues.

If the State scheme has been such a remarkable success, why has it not been extended? It has been in existence for 60 years. It is a social economic experiment which has not been a success. It should not be extended and I am glad that it is to be wound up by the Bill.