HC Deb 18 April 1932 vol 264 cc1246-7
45. Lieut.-Colonel APPLIN

asked the Prime Minister whether he will now consider the advisability of withdrawing the Sunday Performances (Regulation) Bill, in view of the feeling in the country and the small majority it received on the Second Reading in this House?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)

I am not in a position to make any statement in regard to this Bill.

Sir WILLIAM DAVISON

Is not opinion in the country overwhelmingly in favour of localities where it is desired to have Sunday concerts or Sunday cinema performances being allowed to have them?

The PRIME MINISTER

That question is covered by the answer which I have already given.

Mr. HANNON

Is it not the case that there is a very strong feeling in the country against the Bill?

Mr. COCKS

Will the Prime Minister appoint another Royal Commission to inquire into this matter?

Mr. DENVILLE

Arising out of the right hon. Gentleman's reply, may I draw the attention of the House—

HON. MEMBERS

No.