HC Deb 26 July 1954 vol 531 c8W
73. Mr. Mitchison

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that the game of "roll-a-penny" has been held to be illegal, but that there appears to be some doubt or ignorance on this question; and what steps it is proposed to take to clarify or amend the law relating to gaming, wagering and lotteries.

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

I am aware that the law about the playing of games at fairgrounds presents certain difficulties, but, on the question of its amendment, I can add nothing to the reply I gave to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Colchester (Mr. Alport) on 8th July.