§ MR. BROOKFIELD (Sussex, Rye)In the absence of the hon. Member for Hastings, I bog to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Liquor Traffic (Local Control) Bill of Her Majesty's Government will contain provisions for the local control of the liquor traffic on board excursion steamers at seaside places, or whether the proprietors of those vessels will be permitted, as at present, to obtain their licence to sell intoxicating liquors direct from the Excise Authorities, and without the intervention of any Local Authority?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Sir W. HARCOURT, Derby)The Liquor Traffic (Local 1347 Control) Bill strictly applies only to licences issued by Justices, and not to Excise licences. The point, however, to which the hon. Member refers is one very worthy of consideration, which shall be given to it.
§ MR. BARTLEY (Islington, N.)May I ask whether the Local Veto Bill is to come on before the Recess or in the Autumn Session?
§ SIR W. HARCOURTThat will depend a great deal upon the hon. Member.