§ Sir R. Clarryasked the Home Secretary whether he is yet in a position to state the nature of the steps which he proposes to take to put an end to the operation of bottle parties; and, in par- 48W titular, those operating after licensed hours?
§ Mr. PeakeOwing to pressure of other uregent work there has been some unavoidable delay in dealing with this matter, and I am not yet in a position to make a statement, but progress is being made with the preparation of a Defence Regulation on the subject of night resorts.