– in the House of Commons am ar 9 Hydref 1924.
Mr John Black
, Harborough
asked the Chancellor of the exchequer how many motor-car licences have been taken out. since 1st August; and how the number compares with that of last year?
Mr Harry Gosling
, Stepney Whitechapel and St George's
I have been asked to answer this question. I am unable to give the hon. Member the information for which he asks, as the Returns for September have not yet been received from local authorities. I shall, however, be issuing very shortly a Return showing the licences issued during the three months ended 31st August, and will arrange for a copy of the Return to be sent to the hon. Member.
Mr Henry Croft
, Bournemouth
Will the right hon. Gentleman say how many of these, under the new circumstances, are foreign cars?
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