HC Deb 30 April 1923 vol 163 cc1009-10W
Mr. MIDDLETON

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the large number of lottery communications being received by post in this country from Denmark and other Continental countries; and what powers he has to refuse to distribute matter which, if posted in this country, it would be within his power to withhold from delivery?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

Communications relating to lotteries are received from time to time in mails from the Continent The transmission of such communications through the post in this country is illegal, and if they come under observation they are withheld from delivery.