§ 45. Major WHELERasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that there is a feeling of discontent in working-men's clubs and institutes at the continuance of the Liquor Control Board and its restrictions; and whether he can now make a statement as to the introduction this Session of legislation dealing with this question?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI can add nothing to the previous replies on this subject.
§ Major WHELERWould it not be possible to have some regulations introduced during the summer in order to enable men on the allotments to obtain refreshments, as the present hours are unreasonably early?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIt is the intention of the Government to bring in this Bill as soon as they can, but I think there is a general feeling in the House that it would be a mistake to remove more of the restrictions until we have had an opportunity of discussing the whole subject.
§ Sir RYLAND ADKINSIs there the same objection to a slight modification, in order to meet the alteration in the habits of the people depending on the time of the year?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThat is a matter which the Central Control Board have always had in view.