HC Deb 29 November 1932 vol 272 c641
33. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the useful educational work carried out by the Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society during the last 50 years, and that they have applied for and been refused permission for the use of the cinematograph and other up-to-date methods of illustrating the geographical, historical, and scientific points in the lectures on Sundays; and whether he will amend the Sunday Entertainments Act so as to free from these restrictions all established lecture societies and similar educational bodies?

Mr. STANLEY

My right hon. Friend is not aware of the circumstances referred to in the first part of my hon. Friend's question, but if he will send full particulars, my right hon. Friend will consider the matter. As regards the latter part of the question, my right hon. Friend can hold out no hope that the Government will propose further legislation on this topic.

Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

Is my hon. Friend aware that while restrictions are operating in Newcastle, to the great detriment of the citizens and to their disturbance generally, outside Newcastle these films can be seen, and there are no restrictions whatever?

Mr. STANLEY

I hope any hon. Friend will send me particulars, but I would point out that the legislation which we passed last summer only removed restrictions and did not impose any.