HC Deb 20 July 1936 vol 315 cc42-3W
Mr. D. SOMERVILLE

asked the Home Secretary how many towns have now been granted orders to open cinemas on Sundays?

Mr. LLOYD

Since the Sunday Entertainments Act, 1932, came into operation, 51 Orders empowering the licensing authority to grant licences for cinematograph exhibitions on Sundays have been approved by resolution of both Houses of Parliament. These Orders cover two county boroughs, 20 boroughs, 26 urban districts and three rural districts.