§ Sir FRANK MEYER(by Private Notice) asked the Home Secretary whether it is his intention to receive a deputation of Members of Parliament to-day on the subject of greyhound racing; and, if so, whether he will permit a report of the proceedings to be made public?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON - HICKSThe answer to both parts of the question is in the affirmative.
§ Sir F. MEYERMay I ask whether, In view of the fact that on this occasion only one point of view is to be expressed, the right hon. Gentleman will undertake not to take any administrative action which will discriminate between those who attend greyhound race meetings and those who attend horse race meetings?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI am much obliged by the hon. Member's care for my good behaviour, but at the present time I am not taking any administrative action, and I do not know whether I have power to take administrative action. I am going to hear, in the first place, what my colleagues in this House desire to say to me, and, if the hon. Member desires to bring any further evidence, I shall be only too glad to receive it.
§ Colonel DAYWill the Press be present?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSYes.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODWill the right hon. Gentleman inform the House now what is his own point of view on this matter?