HC Deb 12 February 1964 vol 689 cc73-4W
95. Sir W. Bromley-Davenport

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the widespread distribution through the post of lottery tickets from Malta to addresses in this country; whether his regulations permit this use of the British postal services; what steps are being taken to check it; and whether he will take steps to prevent the use of the new mass postal distributing service for such purposes.

Mr. Bevins

The use of the post for the distribution of these tickets to addresses in this country is prohibited: and if they are found in the post they are stopped. I do realise that some of these tickets are getting into the country in sealed envelopes. I shall not allow the tickets in the Household Delivery Service.