HC Deb 10 August 1914 vol 65 c2253
Mr. DICKINSON

I beg to ask the Home Secretary what powers he and the magistrates possess for reducing the facilities for obtaining intoxicating liquor during the war, either by limiting the hours during which or the places at which such liquor may be obtained, and whether he will see that measures be taken for this purpose?

Mr. McKENNA

I have no such power. It is a matter for the local justices, who have the power to reduce the hours if they are satisfied that there is any disturbance, or prospect of disturbance, and I have no doubt that they will use their power if occasion should arise.