§ 41. Mr. DAYasked the Home Secretary whether he or his advisers have arrived at any decision with reference to the sale or purchase of numbers of tickets for the Calcutta sweepstake on the Derby; and can he make a statement thereon?
§ Mr. SHORTIf definite facts pointing to the commission of offences in this country are brought to the notice of my right hon. Friend, he will consider what action is possible and called for. He has no other statement to make.
§ Mr. DAYCan my hon. Friend say whether the purchaser of these numbers, as well as the seller, is liable?
§ Mr. ALBERYIn any case, is it possible to take any action at all concerning the sale of numbers of tickets?
§ Mr. DAYDoes the hon. Gentleman not think that this matter is of such importance—the question has been on the Order Paper three times—for a definite statement to be made?