§ 16. Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the growing practice of the opening of shops on Sundays for the sale of all kinds of commodities apart from the sale of perishable articles; and whether he will consider the setting up of a committee to inquire into this matter?
Captain CROOKSHANKMy right hon. Friend has received representations on this subject, but he is not satisfied that in the present circumstances an inquiry of the kind suggested would be desirable.
§ Mr. DAVIESIn view of the known fact that Sunday trading in this country is increasing very considerably, does not the hon. Gentleman think that the time has arrived when we ought to know the facts better than we do at the moment?
§ Mr. PIKEWill the hon. Gentleman take into consideration also, before answering that question or considering the matters entailed by it, the fact that a large number of fish and chip shops are owned by Socialist councillors in South Yorkshire?