§ 37. Mr. KINGasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that petitions against the Established Church (Wales) Bill are lying at the doors of churches of the National Church, and that appeals are being made from the pulpit to congregations to sign the petitions at the close of public worship; and whether it is the intention of the Government to proceed with the Established Church (Wales) Bill in spite of the agitation which is being thus manufactured in places of worship?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have no knowledge of the facts other than that derived from the statement contained in my hon. Friend's question. The reply to the second part of the question is that the Government are proceeding with the Bill.
§ Mr. SWIFT MacNEILLWill the right hon. Gentleman consult the Attorney-General as to whether the signing of these petitions on Sunday is not a violation of the Lord's Day Observance Act?