§ Mr. LEES SMITHasked whether, in view of the evidence at the East Nottingham election petition, the right hon. Gentleman will consider the advisability of amending the Corrupt Practices Act so as to provide that if the expenditure on gifts and subscriptions within the constituencies of Members of Parliament or candidates exceeds a certain maximum sum, the excess above such maximum sum shall be reckoned as part of their election expenses?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI cannot say more at present than that the whole subject both of the law and procedure in regard to these matters is engaging the careful attention of the Government.