§ Sir J. D. REESasked the Home Secretary whether he has obtained any further information regarding the circular, without the name of the printer or publisher, embellished with the Royal arms, which was circulated to all licensed houses during the late by-election in East Nottingham?
§ Mr. McKENNANo, Sir. The police have made inquiry, but without result.
§ Sir J. D. REESHas the Public Prosecutor been invited to assist in this matter?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe Public Prosecutor has no machinery for making an investigation of this kind. The police are the proper authorities to inquire.
§ Sir J. D. REESIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this is a matter of some importance, because circulars were circulated without the name of the printer or publisher? This is not the first time it has happened.
§ Mr. McKENNAI believe that is so.