If we turn to the evidence given before the Lords Commission we find numerous side references to the practice. Here, for instance, is some evidence given by Chief Constable Peacock of Manchester:—

Q. One of these slips (i.e. bookmakers’ slips) you have given me is from a lady?

A. Yes.

Q. And it appears that she had 8s. on in one day?

A. Yes.

Q. In what position in life would she be?

A. She is only a working man’s wife.

Q. She puts in this slip with 8s., meaning that she has invested that money on horses in one day?

A. Yes.