HC Deb 21 May 1924 vol 173 c2198
77. Lieut.-Colonel JAMES

asked the Postmaster-General whether the Post Office are confiscating the incoming mail addressed to Mr. Tom Garnett, of 5, Thornton Avenue, Orrell, Bootle, Lancashire, the organising secretary of the Mammoth Derby Labour Subscription Draw, promoted by the Bottle Trades Council and Labour party, tickets for which are advertised as being circulated amongst organisations affiliated to the Labour party only?

Mr. HARTSHORN

I have no information as to the draw referred to, but I am sending a copy of the hon. Member's question to my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary for such action as he thinks necessary.

Mr. FOOT

Is the draw in question one which has been publicly advertised, and, if so, will this defiance of the law be dealt with by the Government?

Mr. HARTSHORN

I have already said that I have no information about it.

Mr. TURNER

Will the Stock Exchange draw be taken into the same consideration?

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