HC Deb 17 June 1924 vol 174 cc1961-2W
Sir W. BULL

asked the Home Secretary if he is aware of the injustice done to excursionists and others coming from distant parts of the country to the British Empire Exhibition by reason of the licensing restrictions necessitating immense numbers lunching within a very limited area and space of time; and whether such restrictions can be relaxed in the manner observed at many garden parties, so that the people may lunch in comfort?

Mr. HENDERSON

I am not aware that licensing restrictions are responsible for the results suggested in the first part of the question, and, in any case, a general extension of hours could only be effected by legislation, of which I can hold out no prospect.