HC Deb 09 July 1940 vol 362 c1082
63. Mr. Logan

asked the Home Secretary whether, under the Defence Regulations, he will issue a curfew order in regard to children?

Mr. Mabane

My right hon. Friend does not think there are any sufficient grounds for making a general order of the character suggested. There is a number of local curfews in Defence Areas, but these are not confined to children.

Mr. Logan

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that in the City of Liverpool a desire has been expressed that this order should come into operation? Will the hon. Gentleman consider that?

Mr. Mabane

I was not aware of that.

Viscountess Astor

Will my hon. Friend consider carefully the tremendously good effect which a curfew would have on children, and will he bear in mind that the problem of children is much more important now than it was before the war began?

Mr. Logan

Will the hon. Gentleman give authority if the City of Liverpool makes an application?

Mr. Mabane

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question on the Paper.

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