§ Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the growing increase of thefts from unattended cars of doctors' bags containing drugs; and if he intends taking any action in the matter?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI am aware that there have been a few such thefts, but I have no grounds for thinking that they220W are other than ordinary cases of petty larceny, and I do not think that there is any action I can usefully take in the matter. The remedy is for medical practitioners and others who have drugs in their possession to take reasonable steps to avoid the risk of their being stolen, and I hope the publicity now given to the matter will lead to greater care being taken.