7. Captain ARTHUR EVANSasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the Return of the convictions for drunkenness which have recently been published, he will take steps to introduce legislation which would restore to the clubs at least some of the rights of which club members were deprived by the Act of 1921?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the Prime Minister's statement on Monday last.
§ Colonel APPLINIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Prime Minister of the Government which introduced these Measures promised that they should be removed at the end of the War?
§ Mr. SCRYMGEOURIn view of the acknowledged relationship between these two agencies, will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to see to the cutting out of this business altogether?
10. Captain CROOKSHANKasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the licensing restrictions now existing with regard to a bona fade travellers; and whether he proposes to take any action this Session to deal with these restrictions, having taken into account the great increase of travelling during recent years?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI have nothing to add to the Prime Minister's statement on Monday last.
Captain CROOKSHANKIs it not true to say that all the facts in regard to these restrictions are known, and that what is wanted is a decision on policy?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI do not think, with great respect to my hon. and gallant Friend, that the facts are clear—at least, they are not all in one direction. I constantly receive resolutions and letters on both sides. We have first to ascertain where the balance of truth lies, and it may be necessary to appoint a Commission.