§ 25. Captain ERSKINE-BOLSTasked the Home Secretary whether, in connection with the legislation he intends to introduce to deal with matters covered by the Sunday Performances (Temporary Regulation) Act, 1931, which is due to expire during the present year, he can give an assurance that the Bill will be so drafted as to enable a free decision to be reached by the House as to what types of Sunday entertainment are to be permitted?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThe Bill will be substantially identical with the Bill introduced last year by my predecessor, as amended in Committee. In that case a wide range of discussion was permissible, and I have no reason to suppose that the position will not be the same on this occasion.
§ Mr. MACPHERSONWill the decision be left to a free vote?
§ Sir H. SAMUELYes.
§ Mr. HANNONIn drafting the Bill, will the right hon. Gentleman take care to preserve the sanctity of the British Sunday?