Clause 21. — (Illegality of lotteries.)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 13 November 1934.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Mr Thomas Williams Mr Thomas Williams , Don Valley

The hon. Member for South Croydon (Mr. H. Williams) said it was a foolish thing for the Government to do anything that would make the law of the country a mockery. He must know that the law in regard to lotteries, sweepstakes, draws and gambling has been held in contempt for a good time. He knows that the situation when the Commission was set up was so chaotic that nobody quite knew whether he was committing a legal or an illegal act.