HC Deb 02 April 1936 vol 310 c2114
35. Mr. MARCUS SAMUEL

asked the Home Secretary whether he will consider introducing legislation with a view to improving the law relating to the issue of political propaganda and making it more difficult to obtain votes from the public by fraud or other improper means?

Mr. LLOYD

As my hon. Friend is aware, corrupt and illegal practices by individuals are dealt with by the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Acts. My right hon. Friend is not satisfied that legislation on the matters referred to by my hon. Friend is necessary or practicable.

Mr. THURTLE

Will the Under-Secretary bear in mind that any such legislation as this will severely cramp the style of the Conservative Central Office?