HC Deb 05 August 1918 vol 109 c909
45. Mr. LEES-SMITH

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government has reconsidered Regulation 40 D of the Defence of the Realm Act; and whether he has any statement to make?

Mr. BONAR LAW

This Regulation has been reconsidered by a Committee of the Cabinet, which recommends that in the interests of the health of our soldiers and of those of the Dominions the Regulation must for the present be maintained.

Mr. LEES-SMITH

Has the right hon. Gentleman taken into consideration the fact that this Regulation imposes penalties on women alone and that it is received with intense hostility by every organised women's society in the country?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I cannot add anything to the answer I have given.

Mr. PRINGLE

Is this part of the policy of social reconstruction for the election?

Mr. CHANCELLOR

Is the provision for lust among the ideals for which we are fighting?