§ Colonel GRETTONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions if a chairman has been appointed to the Central Control (Liquor) Board and how often the Board has met since 1st July, 1920; if it has transacted any business since that date; and, if so, what that business was and the number of members of the Board who attended?
Mr. HOPEI am informed that the Board has met once since the date named in the question. On the question of Chairmanship, and publication of the proceedings of its meetings, I fear I can add nothing to answers which I have previously given.
§ Viscount WOLMERasked the Prime Minister whether he has received a copy of a resolution passed on 18th October, 1920, at a special meeting of the Alder-shot Liberal Club, to the effect that the club is strongly of opinion that the time is long overdue for the abolition of the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic) and its orders; that its continued existence is against the liberty of the subject, is insulting to the intelligent and self-respecting workers, and provocative of social unrest which may easily result in regrettable disorders; and whether the Government intend to pay any attention to resolutions of this nature which have been received by Members of Parliament from various quarters?
§ Mr. FISHERThe Prime Minister has asked me to answer this question. He has received a copy of the resolution mentioned in the first part of it; as regards the last part, I would refer my Noble Friend to the frequently expressed intention of the Government to deal with the matter by legislation as soon as the pressure upon the time of Parliament permits.