asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list in the OFFICIAL REPORT the number of prosecutions for illegal gaming in Liverpool over the past five years, to the most recent convenient date.

I regret that this information could not be made available without a disproportionate cost to public funds.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the maximum and minimum fine for illegal gaming for participants and proprietors of illegal gaming establishments, respectively.

Every person concerned in the organisation and management of unlawful gaming is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £400; and on conviction on indictment to an unlimited fine or a maximum term of two years' imprisonment, or both. No minimum fines are prescribed. There is no penalty for participation in unlawful gaming except when it takes place in a street or public place, when there is a liability to a fine of up to £50.