§ 32. Sir Patrick Hannonasked the Home Secretary the number of new clubs which have, since the commencement of the war, been registered throughout the country, and the number which have ceased to exist or been struck off the register?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI regret that these particulars are not available, and to obtain particulars for the whole of Great Britain would involve much labour which I am anxious to avoid in present circumstances. I am, however, collecting some information as to the position in some of the large cities.
§ Sir P. HannonIs my right hon. Friend keeping a careful watch on the development of these mushroom clubs which are springing up all over the country?
§ Mr. MorrisonYes, Sir.
§ Mr. ThorneDo I take it that the Minister is not opposed to any of these clubs so long as they behave themselves?
§ Mr. MorrisonThat is so, but there has been a tendency during the war for objectionable clubs to come into existence.