§ 14. Mr. STANTONasked the President of the Board of Trade if his Department will grant permission to the managers of picture shows in the mining districts of the country to open their shows in the mornings to suit the convenience of miners who are working on the night shifts?
Sir A. STANLEYI have carefully considered the representations that have been made to me on this subject, and have not felt justified in granting a special exemption in favour of morning cinematograph performances.
§ Mr. STANTONHas not the right hon. Gentleman had any application from any other Members representing mining districts?
§ Mr. STANTONWill they have no consideration?
Sir A. STANLEYWe have carefully considered this matter, and it would raise a very serious precedent if we made any exception of this kind.