HC Deb 12 December 1935 vol 307 cc1089-90
31. Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Home Secretary whether he is satisfied that adequate arrangements are being made to implement the provisions of the Shops Act, 1934?

Sir J. SIMON

As the hon. Member is aware, the administration of the Shops Acts rests with local authorities, and I have I no general information as to the arrangements made for enforcement of the Shops Act, 1934. I have no reason, however, in the light of such information as has reached me, to suppose that the Act is not being properly enforced.

Mr. DAVIES

In view of the importance of the provisions of this Act, which are to come into operation shortly, covering so many young people, will the right hon. Gentleman consider the propriety of issuing to local authorities a circular calling their attention to the necessity of implementing the Act?

Sir J. SIMON

I will look into that.