HC Deb 29 June 1914 vol 64 c27
44. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked 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 SAMUEL

May 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. McKENNA

If I knew how I would be only too glad.