Prevention Of Violence (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1939 ( by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has appointed any person to examine objections under Section 2 (1) of the Prevention of Violence (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1939? The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Sir Samuel Hoare) I am glad to be able to announce that Sir Walter Monckton, K.C., has agreed to place his services at my disposal for this purpose.