§ 44. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has received a communication from the county council of Middlesex pressing that the Inebriates Bill should be passed this Session; and whether he will endeavour to secure a day for that purpose?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. McKenna)The answer to both questions is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. JONATHAN SAMUELMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether it would not be better to bring in some measure to prevent these unfortunate people becoming inebriates?
§ Mr. McKENNAIf I knew how I would be only too glad.