HC Deb 25 November 1941 vol 376 c608W
Mr. Thorne

asked the Home Secretary whether he can give any information in connection with West End night clubs which have a number of gaming machines; how many of these machines have been seized during the past year; and what action he intends taking about the matter?

Mr. Peake

Of 139 machines seized by the police in the last twelve months, 21 were taken from West End clubs. The courts usually order the destruction of the machines in addition to imposing penalties on the offenders, and the number of such machines now in West End clubs is not believed to be large. The police will continue to give vigilant attention to this matter.