HC Deb 18 May 1936 vol 312 c847W
Mr. ROSTON DUCKWORTH

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the number of bogus appeals for hospitals; and whether he will consider the possibility of taking action to prevent this in future?

Sir J. SIMON

I have had complaint especially of house-to-house collections alleged to be on behalf of hospitals and other charities and have the matter under consideration. If my hon. Friend can send me particulars of any bogus appeals which have come to his notice, I should be glad to have them.

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