HC Deb 19 February 1919 vol 112 cc933-4
56. Major HILLS

asked the Prime Minister whether he will now take steps to remove all restrictions on clubs?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I can add nothing to the answers which I have already given to questions on this subject.

Major HILLS

May I ask when we may expect a decision?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I gave an answer two days ago that the subject is being gone into by a Cabinet Committee.

Mr. CLYNES

Has the right hon. Gentleman received a resolution from associations of clubs or fro many individual clubs, and if he cannot remove those restrictions referred to in the question can he see his way immediately to remove a number of them?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I have received a great many communications, and what my hon. Friend suggests is exactly what is being done now by the Cabinet Committee.

Mr. C. EDWARDS

Is the right hon. Gentleman prepared to receive a deputation representing clubs?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I should be glad to do so if I thought any useful purpose would be served by doing so, but I think I understand their point of view.

Sir R. ADKINS

Do I understand a decision will be given before a Bill for the prolongation of exceptional legislation is brought in?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Yes.