§ MR. LEIF JONES (Westmoreland, Appleby)I beg to ask the Undersecretary of State for the Colonies whether he will grant a Return of the provisions in Colonial laws under which powers of local option in regard to the issue or renewal of licences for the sale of intoxicating liquors are conferred upon the inhabitants of British Colonies, showing the licensing authority, the licensing area, the different options submitted to a popular vote, with the proportion of voters required to carry each option, the persons entitled to vote, and the periods at which elections are held.
THE UNDER - SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. CHURCHLL, Manchester, N.W.)I shall be glad to grant the Return desired by my hon. friend on the understanding that it relates only to Colonies possessing responsible government.