§ Mr. GROVESasked the Home Secretary whether he has received any complaints in regard to certain auction sale rooms in London; whether any steps are taken, or are proposed to be taken, to ensure that an auctioneer's licence granted to a person shall not be used by sundry other persons; and whether he will institute strict supervision herewith?
Mr. GRAHAMI have been asked to reply. I am not aware of any complaints of the kind referred to, but if my hon. Friend will furnish me with any information in his possession on the matter I shall be happy to have inquiry made. The Board of Customs and Excise, who are responsible for the issue of these licences, are fully aware of the danger referred to in the latter part of the question.