§ 69. Mr. Leckieasked the Home Secretary whether he will instruct the police that prosecutions under Section 91 of the Licensing (Consolidation) Act, which provides penalties for the sale of liquor without a licence much heavier than those permitted by the legislation under which action is usually taken, would be more likely to deter bogus clubs from their frequent breaches of the law?
§ Mr. LloydSo far as the Metropolitan Police are concerned, charges of selling intoxicating liquor without a licence are always included in proceedings against bogus clubs wherever practicable, and substantial penalties are often obtained. My right hon. Friend has no general information as to the practice in other parts of the country. He has no authority to issue any such instructions to the police as suggested, but the importance of the point which my hon. Friend has raised is appreciated and will be kept in mind.