HC Deb 19 November 1917 vol 99 c861
70. Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD

asked whether, at a recent meeting under the auspices of the Southampton Trades Council, two detectives from Scotland Yard were discovered hidden beneath the grand piano; and whether he can say on whose instructions these men were so acting?

Sir G. CAVE

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. PONSONBY

Were these two men officials of the War Aims Department

Mr. SNOWDEN

Does the right hon. Gentleman deny the facts stated in the question that these detectives were found under the table at this meeting?

Sir G. CAVE

From my information I do deny it.