§ 72. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware of the anomaly in the law which allows young persons under 18 years of age to purchase alcoholic drinks 76W in dance halls granted an occasional licence; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeI am aware that the restrictions on the supply of intoxicating liquor to young persons for consumption on the premises have never been applied to supply under an occasional licence. As at present advised, I do not think that there is any immediate need for legislation to amend the law in this respect. An occasional licence may only be granted with the consent of the justices, and this should give the justices an effective measure of control.