43. Major OWENasked the Home Secretary whether he is prepared to introduce legislation forbidding the manufacture, sale, and use of absinthe in this country?
Major OWENIs the hon. Gentleman aware that legislation has already been passed by France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Germany, forbidding the sale and manufacture of this drink, and is this country going to lag behind those Continental countries in this matter?
§ Mr. SHORTI am aware of the facts as stated by the hon. and gallant Member, hut so far as I am aware there is no ground for taking action in this country.