§ 31. Mr. Pageasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to what extent he proposes to exercise his powers this year to suspend the operation of the general closing hour for shops prior to Christmas; and for what days.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI do not propose to exercise this power this year and have56W already so informed the local authorities concerned. They have a similar power which it is open to them to use.