§ Mr. BECKERasked the Home Secretary if his attention has been called to the evasions of the. 1920 Shops Act; is he aware that ice cream is being sold in certain London theatres after lawful hours; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
Mr. HENDERSONThe attention of my Department has been called from time to time to alleged evasions of the Act, and these have been referred to the local authority responsible for the enforcement of the law in this matter. No complaints have reached me as to the sale of ice cream in London theatres after lawful hours.