§ MR. MALLOCK (Devon, Torquay)asked the President of the Local Government Board, Whether his attention had been called to a statement in The Times of the 9th of March, to the effect that 15 members of the Salvation Army in Torquay have been sentenced under a Local Act, entitled "The Torquay Harbour and District Act, 1886," to terms of imprisonment varying from a fortnight to one month, for taking part on the last four Sundays in street processions with instrumental music; and, whether he can inform him in what other places in England besides Torquay any Local Act is in force under which persons could be punished for similar proceedings?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. MATTHEWS) (Birmingham, E.)(who replied) said: Yes, Sir; my attention has been called to the facts stated in the Question. The Eastbourne Improvement Act, 1885, has a provision in terms similar to those of the Torquay Harbour and District Act. My hon. Friend will find provisions substantially the same in the Local Acts for Hastings and Carlisle.