§ 26. Mr. ISAACSasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the conflict of opinion regarding the provision of Sunday entertainments, he will consider recommending the appointment of a select committee to investigate the operation and effects of the different Acts regulating Sunday observance?
§ 33. Mr. TOOLEasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the decision of the Court of Appeal making illegal the opening of cinemas on Sundays, he will consider the introduction of early legislation to regularise the position?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe decision of the Court of Appeal dismissing the appeal of the London County Council against the decision of the High Court on the question of Sunday cinematograph exhibitions was announced only two days ago. The question of Sunday entertainments requires and is receiving careful consideration in all its aspects, and I am not in a position to make any public statement at present.
§ Mr. ISAACSWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the cinemas an- 1133 nounce their intention of opening on Sunday, and, as this may only lead to further misunderstanding, will he therefore, expedite inquiries?
§ Mr. CLYNESI can assure my hon. Friend that there will be no delay in considering the situation which has arisen.
§ Mr. TOOLEWould the right hon. Gentleman be willing to receive a deputation from the people concerned in the matter?
§ Mr. CLYNESApproaches have already been made, I may say, on that subject, and they are under consideration.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHACan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the cinema proprietors are still liable to penalties at the instance of informers?
§ Mr. CLYNESThat is a legal question of which notice might be given.
§ Mr. HALL-CAINEWill the right hon. Gentleman consider whether broadcasting ought not to be stopped on Sunday also?