HC Deb 01 August 1940 vol 363 cc1434-5W
Mr. Richards

asked the Home Secretary in view of the growing concern about the evidence throughout the country of increased drinking, what steps does he propose to take to limit the facilities, especially in the neighbourhood of camps and munition works?

Sir J. Anderson

My information does not bear out the suggestion that there is increased drinking in the country generally. Such specific complaints as I have received in regard to particular areas have, for the most part, proved on inquiry to have little or no foundation. If my hon. Friend has any specific information in support of his suggestion, I should be glad if he would send it to me.