§ 26. Mr. KIRKWOODasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has received an official report in connection with the Caledonian Art Union draw 1116 in Glasgow; what was the amount received in return for the sale of tickets; how much of this was expended on the purchase of works of art as prizes; how much was appropriated as expenses by the promoters; how much was paid in commission to vendors of tickets; and what action is to be taken by the Government in respect of the inquiries made by the police and procurator fiscal regarding the bona fides of the Caledonian Art Union draw?
§ Mr. E. BROWNThe Board of Trade have not yet received the report of the result of the recent draw by this Art Union required by its rules and regulations to be furnished within five weeks of the date of the draw, which took place on 6th June. As regards the last part of the question, I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Lord Advocate that the matter is still under consideration.