§ 62. Mr. BUTCHERasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will state if Ciro's is now carried on as a club or otherwise, and, if as a club, whether it is registered; whether intoxicating liquor can be sold 715 there; what is the nature of the entertainments now given at Ciro's; and what are the hours during which these premises are open?
§ Sir G. CAVECiro's, Limited, is being carried on as a club, but not as a club which requires to be registered under the Licensing (Consolidation) Act. Intoxicating liquor cannot be sold or supplied there. I am informed that there are orchestral music and dancing, and, recently, cabaret entertainments. The premises open at noon, and entertainments cease at midnight on Saturdays and Sundays, and at 12.30 on other nights.
§ Mr. BUTCHERWhat is a cabaret?
§ Sir G. CAVEI think that is a question which is involved rather in the field of experience of my right hon. and gallant Friend (Colonel Lockwood).
§ Mr. BUTCHERFor those who have not the experience of my right hon. and gallant Friend, can we be told what is the nature of a cabaret entertainment?
§ Sir G. CAVEI must decline to give my hon. Friend any inducement to go there.
Mr. HAZLETONHow many members of the present Government belong to this club, and will they be asked to resign?
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSIf the right hon. Gentleman does not think the entertainment suitable for the hon. Member for York will he communicate with the military authorities and have it put out of bounds for young officers?
§ Sir G. CAVEI think that they are aware of their powers.