§ 52. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Supply how many prosecutions were instituted for the violation of the several Regulations covering the control of tins, cans, kegs, drums and packaging pails; how many were successful; and why it was necessary to repeat the same words seven times in the same Order.
§ Sir A. DuncanSo far as I am aware, no prosecutions have been instituted under these Orders. I assume that in the last part of the Question my hon. Friend is 1902 referring to the No. 10 Order, of 19th August, 1943. For purposes of legal clarity, it is considered proper, when referring in one Order to a number of others, to cite them by name.
§ Mr. Rhys DaviesIn view of the fact that there were no prosecutions under these Orders, does the right hon. Gentleman think it was worth while issuing them at all?