HC Deb 15 July 1926 vol 198 cc589-90
1. Colonel DAY

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if his attention has been drawn to the dangers incurred by young women attracted to undesirable night clubs as dancing instructresses or partners; and will he consider legislation having as its object the registration of any person or persons, or any agent acting for such person or persons, who engages, employs, or allows to be employed any female as a dancing instructress or partner?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir William Joynson-Hicks)

I am aware of the dangers referred to, but I do not think that the remedy proposed is practicable, or would have the desired effect.

Colonel DAY

Would the right hon. Gentleman consider amending the existing legislation, so as to bring these persons within the Act?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

What Act?

Colonel DAY

The Theatrical Employers Registration Act, which would answer the purpose, if they were brought within it.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider introducing legislation to register, licence and tax all people who want to register other people?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

That is an excellent idea and perhaps the right hon. and gallant Gentleman would communicate it to his own followers.