§ Mr. BROOKESasked the Home Secretary whether he has arrived at any decision regarding the extension of hours, under the new Order for the earlier closing of shops, during the Christmas holidays?
Mr. SAMUELAn extension of hours will be authorised, but I have not yet received the views of the local authorities whom I have consulted. The decision will be announced in good time.
§ Mr. GLANVILLEasked the Home Secretary whether, under the Shops Closing Order, it is permissible to sell magazines and similar periodicals at the same hours as daily newspapers; and, if not, whether he will alter the regulations to allow of this?
Mr. SAMUELNo exception is made in the Order for the sale of periodicals other than newspapers. I have received a deputation from the Society of Periodical Proprietors on the subject, and I am awaiting the result of some further inquiries which they are making on my suggestion.