HC Deb 30 May 1940 vol 361 c640
36. Mr. A. Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is now in a position to make a statement regarding the case of Christopher Newbold, recently sentenced for keeping homing pigeons without a licence?

Sir J. Anderson

I have already communicated my decision to my hon. Friend.

Mr. Edwards

While the Minister's action in this particular instance will be very much appreciated, is there any means of testing the capacity of these men who repeatedly commit these vicious acts?

Sir J. Anderson

That is not primarily a matter for me.