HC Deb 29 November 1948 vol 458 cc1629-30
45. Mr. John Lewis

asked the Prime Minister if he will now set up a Royal Commission on gambling.

The Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)

This Question is receiving consideration. I am not yet, however, in a position to make any announcement.

Mr. Lewis

Is my right hon. Friend in a position to say roughly when he expects to be in a position to make an announcement.

The Prime Minister

Probably early in the New Year.

Sir T. Moore

In that connection could the right hon. Gentleman say what he understands by the term "gambling"?

Mr. Thurtle

Before my right hon. Friend decides upon any action in this matter, will he see that the proposed Commission inquires into existing anomalies in the law regarding betting, as between rich and poor?

Mr. Ronald Chamberlain

Does not my right hon. Friend think that at the same time he should look into the present spate of share manipulation and company reconstruction?

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