§ Mr. CLELANDasked whether it was the intention of the Government to introduce legislation with a view to strengthen the provisions of the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Act?
§ The ATTORNEY-GENERAL (Sir W. Robson)There is no intention to introduce such legislation at present, at all events.
§ Mr. REESWhen the Government do consider legislation on this subject, will they consider the propriety of making canvassing an illegal, if not a corrupt, practice?