HOUSE-TO-HOUSE COLLECTIONS.

HC Deb 22 February 1940 vol 357 cc1518-9

28. Mr. Keeling

asked the Home Secretary on what matters he intends to consult the Advisory Committee on the House-to-House Collections Act?

Sir J. Anderson

The Advisory Committee is being consulted at present on applications for orders under Section 3 of the Act exempting charities operating over substantial parts of the country from the obligation to apply to police authorities for licences. I have not yet had occasion to refer any other point to them, but I shall not hesitate to consult them on any matter connected with the administration of the Act on which they could usefully advise me.

Mr. Keeling

Is the Advisory Committee willing to hear evidence both for and against applications for exemption?

Sir J. Anderson

I should like to have notice of that Question.