§ Mr. LECKIEasked the Home Secretary whether he has considered a communication from Dr. Percy Turner, chief medical officer of the Salvation Army, on methylated spirit drinking; and whether, in view of the facts therein described, he proposes to carry out the suggestions made for dealing with the problem?
§ Mr. COOPERI have been asked to reply. I have seen a copy of the "British Journal of Inebriety" containing an article by Dr. Turner, in which he suggests that changes in the denaturing of methylated spirits might be considered. The matter is one which engages constant attention, but on the evidence at present available I am not satisfied that any alteration is expedient.
186Wgranted, in Great Britain in 1931 and in 1934, giving separately figures for the whole of Lancashire, including the county boroughs?
Sir H. YOUNGThe following statement gives the desired information for England and Wales and Lancashire. With regard to Scotland, I would refer the hon. Member to the Secretary of State.