HC Deb 05 March 1925 vol 181 c621
19. Lord APSLEY

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the inconvenience to the public, particularly in cases of sickness, caused by the inability to purchase a bottle of wine or spirts before 10.30 a.m., and between 2.30 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and whether he will consider the desirability of relaxing the Regulations to meet public convenience in this respect?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I have no power to alter the provisions of the Licensing Act, 1921, so as to allow the sale of intoxicating liquor during non-permitted hours; and I am not aware of any such inconvenience as would justify an amendment of the law.