§ Dr. Petersasked the Attorney-General what steps will be taken by legislation or new orders or regulations to ensure the further protection of the public against bogus charitable appeals; and whether,
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CASUALTIES IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE FROM September 3, 1939 to September 2, 1941 (excluding deaths from natural causes) United Kingdom. Dominions. India and Burma. Colonies. Total British Empire. ALL RANKS: Total 145,012 23,824 8,519 6,123 183,550 Killed 42,267 4,656 1,439 611 48,973 Wounded 32,903 7,279 5,374 807 46,363 Prisoners of War 53,634 3,104 1,714 6 58,458 Missing 16,208 8,785 64 4,699 29,756 OFFICERS: Total 12,543 1,624 459 61 14,687 Killed 5,607 554 106 29 6,296 Wounded 3,306 461 273 24 4,064 Prisoners of War 3,047 257 70 — 3,374 Missing 583 352 10 8 953 OTHER RANKS: Total 132,469 22,200 8,132 6,062 168,863 Killed 36,660 4,102 1,333 582 42,677 Wounded 29,597 6,818 5,101 783 42,299 Prisoners of War 50,587 2,847 1,644 6 55,084 Missing 15,625 8,433 54 4,691 28,803 having regard to the conviction of the Reverend Harry Clapham at the Old Bailey, power will be taken to make convicted criminals disgorge all moneys illegally obtained in all cases of this type, together with securities and investments representing the same?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI have been asked to reply. With regard to the first part of the Question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given yesterday to the hon. Member for Twicken ham (Mr. Keeling). With regard to the second part of the Question, the courts have power in cases of a conviction of a misdemeanour under the Larceny Act, 1916, to impose a fine of unlimited amount instead of, or in addition to, any other punishment.