HC Deb 11 May 1944 vol 399 c2078
44. Mr. Keeling

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what answer he gave to the suggestion of the Brewers' Society that he should make an Order prohibiting treating.

Mr. H. Morrison

As the suggestion referred to by my hon. Friend has not arrived the question of sending an answer has not arisen.

Mr. Keeling

I am assured by a brewer who is a much respected Member of this House that the Brewers' Society did make this suggestion some time ago, and may I ask the Minister whether he would agree that the brewers and the managers of their public houses are in a better position than anybody, and also in an impartial position, to judge whether such an Order would be useful?

Mr. Morrison

I am afraid I cannot speak for the brewers.

Mr. Thorne

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is treating going on not many yards from where the hon. Member is sitting?

Mr. Gallacher

Will the Minister not consider allowing people to brew their own beer, which will get rid of the treating?