HC Deb 14 December 1916 vol 88 c900W
Mr. BROOKES

asked the Home Secretary whether he can yet make any announcement as to the concession of longer hours of evening trading prior to the Christmas holidays?

Sir G. CAVE

An Order suspending the Early Closing Order altogether from Thursday, 14th December, to Saturday, 23rd December, both days inclusive, has been made and published.

Mr. ALDEN

asked the Home Secretary whether he is now in a position to state what decision he has now arrived at with regard to the sale of confectionery in theatres and places of entertainment after eight o'clock?

Sir G. CAVE

An Order has been made prohibiting the sale of confectionery in theatres and places of entertainment after the closing hours fixed by the Order. In order, however, to give an opportunity of disposing of existing stocks, this decision will not take effect till the New Year.