HC Deb 31 October 1929 vol 231 c314
36. Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

asked the Home Secretary if he proposes to introduce legislation to make newspaper football competitions legal?

Mr. CLYNES

No, Sir. I am not aware of any considerable demand for an alteration of the existing law.

Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that these competitions afford harmless amusement to a very large number of people, and that there is a great demand for an alteration of this absurd law?

Mr. CLYNES

These harmless amusements must reconcile themselves with the law for the time being.

Captain GUNSTON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the agitation for repeal is being run by some newspapers, in order that they may increase their circulation?