§ 32. Mr. PETOasked the Minister of Munitions whether he has been able to-secure any relaxation in the Regulations made by the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic) for the county of Wilts, which operate as a practical prohibition of beer to the agricultural labourers?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am informed that the Control Board have taken steps to obtain a Report upon the working of the Order in question, and that this Report will receive careful consideration. Meanwhile, I must not be taken as accepting the hon. Member's description of the effect of the Order.
§ Mr. PETOWhat steps are being taken to give effect to the pledge of the Minister of Munitions that people should not suffer by any action taken by the Control Board?
§ Dr. ADDISONPerhaps the hon. Member will give me particulars of any case that he has in mind.