HC Deb 23 July 1913 vol 55 c2048W
Mr. ARTHUR STANLEY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that, in consequence of the strike of agricultural labourers in South-West Lancashire, a number of licensed houses were closed by order of the magistrates in the Ormskirk police division from 2 p.m. for the remainder of the day for about a fortnight and also all day Sunday; and whether he will make some concession to the licence-holders for the loss of trade due to the compulsory closing of these houses?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

I have no official information as to the facts stated in the first part of the question. As regards the second part, I fear I am unable to adopt the hon. Member's suggestion.