§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the Home Secretary what orders have been issued with respect to suppressing the practice of giving programme prizes in connection with whist drives, dances and carnivals; and what are the reasons actuating official representations in this direction?
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONNo special directions have been issued by my right hon. Friend. It is the duty of the police to intervene to prevent breaches of the law.