§ 33. Mr. THOMAS COOKasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the number of flag days which have taken place in the Metropolitan area since 1st May; the total number so far authorised this summer; and the principle upon which this authority is based?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir John Gilmour)The number of street collections held in the Metropolitan Police district during the period 1st May to 30th June, 1934, was 88; of these 11 were general collections authorised for the whole or a large part of the district and 77 were local collections. For the period ending the 30th September, 58 other collections, five of which are general, have been authorised. The decision to grant or refuse a permit is taken after full consideration of all the circumstances of 1555 each particular case, due regard being had to the recommendation of the advisory committee.
§ Mr. COOKDoes not the right hon. Gentleman consider that the issuing of so many permits is apt to be detrimental to the more deserving causes?