§ 68. Mr. KEIR HARDIEasked the Home Secretary whether he has received a petition or memorial from the Aberdare Chamber of Trade praying for a modifica- 1944 tion of the Early Closing (Shops) Order; whether he is aware that a similar petition has been unanimously rejected by the Aberdare Urban District Council, and denounced by the local branch of the Shop Assistants' Union and by the Trades and Labour Council; and whether, when considering the petition, he will bear these facts in mind?
§ Mr. McKENNAI have received a letter on the subject from the chamber of trade. I propose to refer it to the district council, but I may point out that I have no power under the Act to amend an Order which has once been confirmed, and that the modification desired by the Chamber could only be effected by the council making a new Order. No representations, have reached me from the Assistants' Union or Trades Council.