15. Captain ARTHUR EVANSasked the Home Secretary if, in view of the fact that there are a good many points in regard to an amendment to the Shops (Early Closing) Act whereby cigarettes, 1358 matches, and chocolates can be purchased after 8 p.m., he will appoint a Committee to investigate the various aspects of this question and report their recommendations?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThere are certainly a number of points which will call for careful inquiry before any fresh legislation is passed, and it may be necessary to set up a Committee for the purpose. The matter is receiving my consideration, but I am not in a position to, give any definite undertaking on tine point at present.