§ MR. SLOAN (Belfast, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether his attention has been called to a declaration made before a magistrate giving the names and addresses of persons alleged to carry on a betting business and keeping a house or office, contrary to the Betting House Act of 1853, in Dundalk, Armagh, Londonderry, Maryborough, Dublin, Belfast, and other towns; and, if so, will he cause inquiry to be made with the view of taking action in the matter.
§ MR. WYNDHAMYes Sir. Declarations to this effect were recently received, and the police at the places named are now making inquiries into the matter.