HC Deb 04 March 1952 vol 497 c44W
Mr. Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for War how many drill halls in Wales have been authorised to allow the sale of intoxicating drinks on Sundays.

Mr. Head

Ninety-six.

Mr. Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for War under what authority the consumption of intoxocating drinks is allowed at drill halls in Wales on Sundays, in view of the fact that licensed premises are prohibited from retailing such sales by Act of Parliament.

Mr. Head

Under my authority, by virtue of Section 5 (f) of the Licensing Act, 1921.