§ MR. THOMAS BLAKE (Gloucester, Forest of Dean)asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether his attention has been called to the extensive sale among children of chocolates, and other sweetmeats, containing small coins; whether, since this practice is a species of gambling, it constitutes a violation of the provisions of the Lottery Act; and, whether he will take steps for preventing any infringement of the Law?
THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. CHILDERS) (Edinburgh, S.)Yes, Sir; my attention has been called to this matter, and I have recently obtained legal opinion as to the legality of the practice. In result of that opinion papers relating to the practice have now been submitted for the consideration of the Treasury Solicitor.