HC Deb 27 June 1934 vol 291 c1130W
Dr. SALTER

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the remainder of the new legislation with respect to controlling the liquor trade and diminishing attendant excesses in Palestine, as referred to in Section XVIII, Sub-section C, Clause 22, of the Government's Report to the Council of the League of Nations, 1932, in particular with reference to the setting up of licensing boards and the employment of young girls for serving liquor in on-licensed premises, will be enacted?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The final proposals of the High Commissioner for Palestine for effecting a closer control over the sale of intoxicating liquors are described in paragraph 19 on pages 114 to 115 of the annual report on Palestine for the year 1933. A draft ordinance to give effect to these proposals, which cover the particular points mentioned by the hon. Member, has recently been approved.