§ 38. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that the Lancashire branch of the council for the Preservation of Rural England has recently passed a resolution in favour of effective legislation to enable local authorities to protect their districts from offence to local amenities caused by disfiguring advertisements; and whether he can hold out any hope for the introduction of such legislation?
§ Sir S. HoareYes, Sir. This matter is now before a Committee, set up in accordance with the proposal made during the debate on 8th December last, and I think it will be best to await their report.
§ Mr. DaviesHas the right hon. Gentleman any idea when the Committee will report?
§ Sir S. HoareNo, Sir, but I think it will be in the comparatively near future.