HC Deb 31 August 1914 vol 66 c386W
Mr. JAMES HOGGE

asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the fact that various newspapers are still offering prizes of great value for competitions on the result of football matches, and at the same time urging all football spectators to join the Army; and whether, in view of the fact that there is a Newspaper Competitions Bill already through its Committee stage, the Government will give it facilities now in order to prevent the exploitation of a popular sport and the waste of public money in a pure gamble?

The PRIME MINISTER

Only emergency business is being taken at the present time, and I do not think this Bill could be included in that category.