15. Mr. Rostron Duckworthasked the Home Secretary whether he is now in a position to state whether the proposed Bill for controlling bogus clubs is to be introduced during the current Session; and whether it is proposed to consult the various clubs and licensing interests while the Bill is still in draft form?
§ Sir J. SimonAs regards the first part of the question, I am not at present in a position to add anything to my answer to the hon. and gallant Member for Carnarvon (Major Owen) on 18th February. As regards the second part, I have received detailed representations and suggestions as to the contents of the proposed Bill from the interests referred to, and these are being taken into careful account.