§ 24. Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Health whether there are any theatres or places of entertainment that are exempted from the public safety Regulations as laid down by the London County Council and other authorities in respect of theatres and music halls; and, if so, will he consider legislation with a view to these places of amusement being brought within the scope of the Regulations enacted in regard to the safety of the public and the structural condition of the buildings?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. The hon. Member has, perhaps, in mind the two patent theatres in London. Though the ordinary safety Regulations do not apply to these theatres, the Lord Chamberlain has a general jurisdiction over them and has taken Care to see that the necessary precautions are adopted. I am afraid I cannot add anything to the answer which I gave the hon. Member in March of last year as to the possibility of legislation on this subject.
§ Colonel DAYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether there are any other places of amusement in London that have the same rights?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI do not think k, o off-hand, but if the hon. Member has anything in his mind and will let me know, I will look into it.
§ Colonel DAYWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Royal Albert. Hall comes under that category?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI will inquire, but I could not really make out quite at what the hon. Member was driving.