§ Mr. Arthur Greenwood(by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister whether he has any statement to make on the subject of the ringing of church bells?
§ The Prime MinisterThe War Cabinet, after receiving the advice of the Chiefs of Staff, have reviewed this question in the light of changing circumstances. We have reached the conclusion that the existing orders on the subject can now be relaxed and that the church bells should be rung on Sundays and other special days in the ordinary manner to 1543 summon worshippers to church. This new arrangement will be brought into effect in time for the Easter celebrations this year.