HC Deb 07 July 1971 vol 820 cc1334-5
32. Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what study has been made of the possible consequences of extended licensing hours on the level of road accidents.

Mr. Peyton

None, Sir, but I am sure that this will be among the matters considered by Lord Erroll's committee on liquor licensing laws.

Mr. Price

Is the Minister seriously suggesting that no study whatsover has been made of this matter by his Department? When he is reported to be considering changes in the breathalyser law and in many other road safety matters, is it not strange that the curious fellow at the Home Office is determined to turn us into a nation of all-night drinkers? Is it not time that the Minister got a grip of the Home Secretary?

Mr. Peyton

The hon. Gentleman is living slightly in the past when he refers to "the curious fellow at the Home Office".

Mr. Price

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. In view of the unsatisfactory nature of that reply, I beg to give notice that I shall seek to pursue the Home Secretary on the Adjournment.