§ Mr. MacVEAGHasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many deaths arising from prize fights at the National Sporting Club or similar institutions have been reported to the police for the past ten years?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Churchill)Three deaths attributed to boxing contests have been reported to the Metropolitan Police during the last ten years. One of these contests was held at the National Sporting Club.
§ Captain JESSELHow do those statistics compare with the accidents arising from steeplechasing, hunting, and golf?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe hon. Member cannot expect me to provide him with an elaborate statistical return without notice.
§ Mr. MacVEAGHCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any prosecutions for manslaughter have followed upon these deaths?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI cannot say without notice.