§ 6. Mr. Llewellynasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will appoint a committee to inquire into the factors conducive towards the present trend of increased drunkenness and to make recommendations.
§ Mr. EdeI am consulting the chief constables of those areas where marked increases in convictions for drunkenness have occurred and after receiving their views I will consider whether any and if so what action can usefully be taken on my part.