HC Deb 02 July 1964 vol 697 cc270-1W
53. Mr. E. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the Criminal Law Revision Committee is considering the question of amending the law on obtaining money by false pretences; and when the Committee will report.

Mr. Brooke

The Committee is at present considering, among other matters referred to it, what alterations are desirable in the law relating to larceny and kindred offences, including obtaining money or goods by false pretences. The Committee hopes to be able to submit its Report on this subject in the autumn.