HC Deb 25 July 1946 vol 426 c198
22. Major Legge-Bourke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has considered the police report that private uniform was worn in the recent protest procession on Palestine to Trafalgar Square; and if he is satisfied that the stipulations of Section 1 of the Public Order Act. 1936, have been fully maintained.

Mr. Ede

I am informed that among those taking part in the procession were some young people wearing the dress of the Jewish Youth Movement. As regards the second part of the Question, the hon. and gallant Member may be assured that the Commissioner of Police will take any necessary steps to enforce the provisions of the Section to which he refers.

Major Legge-Bourke

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Jewish youth uniform is considered to have any political significance or not?

Mr. Ede

That really is not a matter for me to decide, but for the courts.