§ 98. Sir P. Hannonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is now in a position to make a statement on the report submitted to him by the committee of inquiry appointed to consider amendment of the Shops Acts for stabilising early closing hours; and if early legislation is contemplated on the recommendations of the report.
§ Mr. EdeThe report is under consideration, but I am not in a position to make a statement as to legislation.