HC Deb 07 July 1913 vol 55 c28
46. Mr. HUNT

asked the Prime Minister whether he has now laid down any rule for or expressed any opinion to his colleagues so that it may in the future be impossible that Ministers of the Crown shall purchase shares in companies the directors of which are in negotiation for contracts with the Government?

The PRIME MINISTER

I have nothing to add to what I said in my speech on 19th June, to which I must refer the hon. Member.

Mr. HUNT

Are we to understand that there is nothing definite to be done to prevent Cabinet Ministers from gambling on outside tips, and are they still to be allowed to go about the country abusing people who are not Cabinet Ministers and who do not gamble?

The PRIME MINISTER

I would refer the hon. Member to my speech.