asked the Home Secretary if he is aware that, as stated in a recent trial, there is nothing to prevent anyone from starting a charity and living on the proceeds; and if he will appoint a committee to inquire as to what steps can be taken to prevent the misuse of the gifts of the charitable and the prejudice resulting to genuine charitable societies?

I would refer the hon. Member to the replies which I gave to the hon. Members for Govan (Mr. Maclean) and Blackpool (Sir W. de Free) on the 18th June.

Do I understand that the Committee is appointed?

Oh, yes; a very strong Committee was appointed about a month ago.