Mr. T. MORRISasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the growing practice of attaching posters, both newspaper and general, to trees in the countryside; and whether he will take steps, by regulations or otherwise, to stop this practice in the interests of local amenities?
§ Sir J. GILMOURLocal authorities have already power by means of good rule by-laws to deal with the unauthorised posting of bills. A by-law on the subject is in force in 49 counties and 233 municipal boroughs.