HC Deb 26 March 1936 vol 310 cc1391-2
30. Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to evasions and abuses of the provisions of the Hairdressers' Act, particularly in London; and, if so, will he take immediate steps to put a stop to them?

Mr. LLOYD

My right hon. Friend has no power to intervene in this matter, but as the hon. Member is aware, the Shops (Sunday Trading Restriction) Bill, which is at present under consideration in Standing Committee, provides for the repeal of the section of the Act which has given rise to complaint, and the substitution for it of a provision containing much stronger safeguards against abuse.