§ 47. Sir FRANK MEYERasked the Prime Minister whether it is his intention to set up a commission or committee to inquire into the working of the present licensing laws for the regulation of the consumption of alcoholic liquor; and whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction with the present laws?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am aware that there are many points in the existing licensing laws which may be said to dissatisfy different sets of opinions; and the whole question is under the consideration of the Government, who are not prepared to make a statement at present.
§ Sir F. MEYERIn considering the urgency of this question, will the Prime Minister bear in mind that the agitation against removal of any present restrictions does not represent the mass of the people of this country?
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a large volume of retailers are in no way anxious for any extension of the 'hours of sale of liquor?