HC Deb 04 June 1942 vol 380 cc796-7
15. Mr. Wootton-Davies

asked the Home Secretary how many aliens have been convicted for taking part in gambling in London within the last six months; and whether he is satisfied that penalties are in these cases sufficiently repressive?

Mr. H. Morrison

Since the beginning of December last 92 aliens and 366 non-aliens have been convicted in the Metropolitan Police District for gaming offences. The penalty to be imposed, within the maximum for which the law provides, is a matter for the court to decide, and I have no information to suggest that the courts tail to make appropriate use of their powers.