HC Deb 08 December 1944 vol 406 c903W
Sir R. Gower

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will consider the introduction of legislation to deal with the continued activities of bottle-parties.

Mr. H. Morrison

Under Defence Regulations action can be taken by the police, where authorised by me, to close certain classes of premises, which include bottle parties, where drunkenness or disorderly or indecent conduct takes place. If it should turn out that further powers are necessary, the question of introducing legislation for the purpose will receive consideration.