§ 35. Lieut.-Colonel HOWARD-BURYasked the Home Secretary whether he can now see his way to remove the restrictions imposed on the sale of tobacco and chocolates in theatres and elsewhere, 2557 which were imposed in war time in order to restrict the demand for sugar and luxuries?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe exclusion of tobacco and confectionery from the restrictions of the Shops (Early Closing) Acts of 1920 and 1921 would involve amending legislation, which would be controversial and could not be undertaken by the Government at the present time.
§ Lieut.-Colonel HOWARD-BURYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that these restrictions are very irritating and quite unnecessary, and a source of harm at the present time?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is a matter of opinion.