§ Sir JOHN RANDLESasked the Home Secretary whether he has confirmed the Order sought by the Manchester Corporation relating to the closing of shops for the sale of meat under the Shops Act, 1912, such Order being sent for confirmation on 21st March; and will he give this matter early attention?
§ Mr. McKENNAA period of one month for the lodging of objections is required to elapse before the confirmation of an Order. On the expiration of that period, in the case of the Order in question, I wrote to the City Council to suggest certain amendments of detail in the terms of the Order; and I offered, if the council agreed, to make these amendments when confirming the Order. I am now awaiting the council's reply, on receipt of which I hope to be able (as no objections have been lodged) to confirm the Order forthwith.