HC Deb 10 April 1930 vol 237 cc2340-1
27. Mr. DAY

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that numbers of tickets for the Calcutta Sweepstake on the Derby are being procured for the public through various sources; is he prepared to instruct the Metropolitan Police to take action in the matter; and will he give the House particulars?

Mr. CLYNES

I have seen various statements in the Press. I cannot say beforehand what action is being taken with regard to a particular lottery. I can only say that, if facts come to the notice of the authorities, action, so far as I am concerned, will be on the lines indicated in the answer I gave on 20th March to my hon. Friend the Member for Warrington (Mr. Dukes).

Mr. DAY

Does that apply to the numbers of tickets as well as to the tickets themselves?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Is there any objection whatever to people buying tickets in the Calcutta Sweep?

Mr. CLYNES

The objection has been stated in a previous long answer.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Do we understand that it is illegal for members of the public to buy tickets in the Calcutta Sweep?

Mr. CLYNES

Yes, and it is for that reason that I announced what the law was.