§ Sir A. HOLBROOKasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been directed to recent prosecutions under the Gaming Act, 1854, of the promoters of 422W whist drives at which prizes in kind were awarded to successful competitors; and whether he will consider legislation exempting whist drives from the provisions of the Act?
§ Mr. SHORTTOne or two cases of prosecutions under this Act have been brought to my notice. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.