§ 56. Mr. Colmanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether in any fixing of the curfew arrangements for the coming winter, he will ensure that the parties responsible consult in advance the theatrical industry, so as to obtain their views as to the appropriate hour for terminating performances?
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Home Security (Mr. Mabane)As stated in reply to a Question by the hon. Member for Whitechapel (Mr. James Hall) on 16th October, it is not intended to fix early closing hours for places of public entertainment unless heavy raiding demands it. Then advance consultation could not always be guaranteed. Managements will be consulted wherever possible.