§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the uncertainty of the attitude of the police towards sweepstakes, he will undertake that before any prosecutions are conducted, either in the Metropolis or elsewhere, against persons conducting such sweepstakes, the facts shall first be laid 3104W before the Public Prosecutor for his opinion as to the desirability of legal action?
§ Mr. SHORTMy right hon. Friend could not give such an undertaking. A chief officer of police who is in real doubt or difficulty can always consult the Director of Public Prosecutions should he desire to do so.