§ 26. Mr. GILBERTasked the Homo Secretary whether he will state when the present Early Closing Order will expire in London; whether it is intended to renew the Order; and can he state if it is proposed to vary the hours for the closing of shops in London during the forthcoming winter?
§ Sir G. CAVEThe Order expires on 30th September next. I have no doubt that it will be renewed, but I cannot say at present whether in the same or in a modified form. The Order is a war measure, and the action taken must depend on the circumstances as they exist at the time of its expiry.