§ 42. Sir John Mellorasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the repeal of Section I of the Metropolitan Police Act, 1864, by Section 52 of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1936, he will take steps to protect the public from annoyance caused by street musicians and singers?
§ Sir S. HoareThis is now a matter which falls to be dealt with by by-law to be made by the Metropolitan borough councils. I have received certain representations from the borough councils as to the form of the by-law (the drafting of which gives rise to some difficulty) and these are under consideration.