§ 25. Mr. Dayasked the Home Secretary whether he will consider the advisability of setting up a committee to examine the existing law in relation to sweepstakes, lotteries, and various forms of betting including pools?
§ Sir S. HoareThese questions were exhaustively considered by the Royal Commission on Lotteries and Betting, which reported as recently as 1933, and I do not think that anything would be gained by holding any further inquiry at the present time.
§ Mr. DayDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that the state of the law is chaotic at the present time?
§ Sir S. HoareNo, Sir. That would be too wide a generalisation to place upon the position.
§ Mr. DayIf representations are made by all sections of the House, will the right hon. Gentleman consider setting up a committee?
§ Captain HeilgersIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the racing world is quite satisfied with the existing state of affairs?
§ Mr. George GriffithsEven after yesterday?