§ 75. Sir CLEMENT KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Lord Advocate whether his attention has been called to a lottery of the snowball character now being carried on in Glasgow under the name of British Bonus Bonds and in the financial interest of the promoters; and will he consider instituting a prosecution in this case, seeing that lotteries got up for the express purpose of assisting the funds of hospitals and other charitable institutions are subject to prosecution by the police?
§ The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. William Watson)The question whether the scheme referred to by my hon. Friend involves any contravention of the law is at present under consideration.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEIs the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that a case of this kind took place in Cardiff only a week or two ago, and that the person involved was fined £5; and can he say whether there is one law in Scotland and one in England in this matter?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEThe answer to both parts of the question is in the negative.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEIs the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that these bonds are being distributed in this country, as well as in Scotland, and will he consult the Home Secretary on the matter?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEI am not responsible for this country.