§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his attention has been called to a pamphlet now in its fourth edition, in the form of a letter to a boy, twelve to fourteen, by the Reverend F. B. Meyer; whether he has called the attention of the Public Prosecutor to the same; and, if so, whether any proceedings are contemplated in connection with the matter?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. McKenna)My attention has been called to this pamphlet, but no proceedings are contemplated in connection with it.
§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYHas the right hon. Gentleman, since he left the quarter-deck, had the opportunity of reading it himself?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, Sir. I have read it.