§ 21. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the number of complaints made since 1st January, 1929, to the Metropolitan Police about defalcations and fraud in connection with slate, loan and Christmas benefit clubs?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Clynes)The number was 44 during the year 1929.
§ Mr. SOMERVILLEIn view of the right hon. Gentleman's reply, would the Government be prepared to give immediate facilities for passing the Bill covering this subject which I presented to the House a few days ago?
§ Mr. CLYNESI am afraid I cannot promise facilities for further legislation.