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Mr. Leslie Huckfield
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what were the number of applications for operators' licences to the licensing authorities in each of the years 1970 to 1973; how many were granted; and what were the main categories of reasons for refusal.
Mr. Speed
The numbers are as follows (Licensing years 1st October to 30th September):
| 1970–71 | 1971–72 | 1972–73 | |
| Applications received (including renewals) | 30,545 | 23,569 | 36,568 |
| Applications granted | 26,830 | 20,216 | 31,903 |
| Applications refused | 600 | 534 | 569 |