§ 24. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what decision he has arrived at with reference to the opening of cinema theatres and/or other places of amusement on Sundays?
§ 26. Mr. DOUGLAS HACKINGasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of 1428 the loss to charities owing to the uncertainty of the Law regarding Sunday entertainments, he will introduce a Bill forthwith to legalise Sunday charitable performances?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Clynes)I regret that I am unable to make any statement at present. I am in communication with the leaders of the other parties on this matter.
§ Mr. DAYWhen does my right hon. Friend hope to be able to make his statement, in view of the very chaotic position existing now.
§ Mr. CLYNESIn view of the diversity of view on this subject, it is necessary to pursue investigations further. There are legal points on which we are not clear, and I shall make a statement as early as I possibly can.
§ Mr. DAYIf I repeat my question next Thursday, will the right hon. Gentleman be able to notify what the position is?
§ Mr. CLYNESI should not be surprised if my hon. Friend did repeat the question on Thursday—
§ Mr. ERNEST BROWNOr even on Sunday.
§ Mr. HACKINGIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that no less than £600 was lost to charity owing to the cancellation of one single performance last Sunday?
§ Mr. CLYNESI have no information on a particular case, but I am generally aware of the losses that are incurred because of the present position of the law.