§ MR. JOHNSTONI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that, on Sunday, the 28th instant, during Divine Service in St. Margaret's, Westminster, a procession, with bands playing, and occupying a considerable time in passing, seriously disturbed the congregation; and, whether any steps will be taken to prevent a recurrence of such proceedings on Sundays during service?
§ MR. MATTHEWSYes, Sir; I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the fact is as stated. I am not aware that there is any statutory provision which could be applied effectively to prevent the recurrence of such proceedings. An appeal can only be made to the good feeling of the processionists, who, I believe, as a rule, do take care that their music shall not interfere with Divine service in churches.