HC Deb 14 June 1917 vol 94 cc1142-3W
Mr. FIELD

asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the advisability of conferring with the Allied Powers in order to arrange the international prohibition of gambling in futures and options, especially in produce markets, to prevent cornering or profiteering in corn, wool, cotton, and food products, and also to prevent gambling in shares, metals, and commodities under the proviso that all such dealings shall guarantee delivery?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The suggestion in the question does not seem to me to be practicable.