§ 13. Mr. BRIANTasked the Home Secretary if he is aware that, as stated in a recent trial, there is nothing to prevent anyone from starting a charity and living on the proceeds; and if he will appoint a committee to inquire as to what steps can be taken to prevent the misuse of the gifts of the charitable and the prejudice resulting to genuine charitable societies?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI would refer the hon. Member to the replies which I gave to the hon. Members for Govan (Mr. Maclean) and Blackpool (Sir W. de Free) on the 18th June.
§ Mr. BRIANTDo I understand that the Committee is appointed?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSOh, yes; a very strong Committee was appointed about a month ago.