§ 28. Sir W. DAVISONasked the Home Secretary whether he has now satisfied himself as to the inconsistent state of the law relating to raffles and sweepstakes; and when he hopes to be in a position to introduce legislation on the matter?
§ Mr. CLYNESI would refer the hon. Member to the replies given on the 11th and 19th December last to questions by the hon. Member for Central Southwark (Mr. Day).
§ Sir W. DAVISONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in the answer to which he has referred me, he said that, if he was satisfied that there was any general demand that he should look into the matter, he was prepared to do so? Is the right hon. Gentleman not now satisfied that there is a very general desire that the anomalous state of the law should be dealt with, and, if not, will he say what is the nature of the evidence which he still requires?
§ Mr. CLYNESWell, evidence of a general demand. As yet, I have seen no such evidence, though little driblets of 1135 testimony and personal opinion find their way into the Home Office.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAIs it a fact that raffles at church and political bazaars are still illegal?