HC Deb 20 April 1885 vol 297 c143
MR. WHITWORTH

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, When he proposes to introduce the measure for carrying out the Resolution passed by the House, and supported by the Government, which declared that entrusting the inhabitants of localities with a legal power of restraining the issue or renewal of licences for the sale of intoxicating liquors was required in the best interests of the Nation?

SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT

I am afraid that I am not able at the present time to fix any date.