§ 38. Mr. DAYasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the present state of the law with reference to stage plays and music and dancing licences, he will set up a committee to inquire into the matter for the purpose of introducing amending legislation to clarify the law?
§ Mr. CLYNESNo, Sir. I do not think that the time is opportune for an inquiry such as the hon. Member suggests.
§ Mr. DAYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware than many of these theatres are liable to prosecution at the present time by a public informer for playing a harmless stage play when they only hold dancing and music licences?
§ Mr. CLYNESI have no information on that point, and I should be glad to receive it.
§ Mr. DAYWill my right hon. Friend look at the correspondence which has passed between his office and myself?
§ Mr. CLYNESYes.
§ Mr. MARJORIBANKSWill the right hon. Gentleman introduce legislation to prevent this loathsome procedure?