§ 38. Sir J. D. REESasked the Home Secretary whether since Section 7 of the Conspiracy and Protection of Property Act, 1875, was not repealed by the Trades. Disputes Act of 1906, but is still in force, he will explain why this Section has not been enforced in respect of picketing in public thoroughfares during the transport workers' strike?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe Section in question has been enforced. About fifty persons have been prosecuted under it by the police, besides many cases of intimidation dealt with under other provisions of the law.
§ Mr. W. THORNEMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether in future he will prevent the police doing picketing?
§ Mr. McKENNAI do not think the police do picketing.