§ 16. Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Home Secretary whether he has now completed his consideration regarding the causes of the increase in the number of convictions for drunkenness since 1932; and whether he has any statement to make on the subject?
§ Sir S. HoareNo, Sir. The preliminary consideration which has been given to possible lines of inquiry indicates that account may have to be taken of many factors, and that I am not likely to be able to make any statement at an early date.