§ 31. Mr. KINGasked the Home Secretary how many raids and domiciliary visits were carried out by the Metropolitan Police or Scotland Yard men during the two weeks ending 17th November; and how many men were engaged in these various undertakings?
§ Sir G. CAVEThe number of raids and domiciliary visits carried out during the two weeks ending on the 17th November is thirteen. The number of Metropolitan Police officers engaged was twenty.
§ 32. Mr. KINGasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that on 14th November a raid was effected against the Peace Society, at 47, New Broad Street, E.C.; whether there was any suspicion raised against the Peace Society by its name or other cause; whether he is aware that recent members of the Cabinet have been 1170 members of the society and have not resigned therefrom; and whether, if proceedings are taken, members of the Peace Society in high position, who have increased its status and authority, will also be prosecuted?
§ Sir G. CAVEThe police, acting in pursuance of a warrant issued under the Defence of the Realm Regulations, entered the premises in question, but their action was not directed against the Peace Society, and there is no intention to institute proceedings against the society.
§ Mr. KINGIs it not because so many of its members are in high places, and happen to be in the Government?
§ Sir G. CAVENo, but because that society has mot offended against the law.
§ 38. Mr. SNOWDENasked the Home Secretary if Mr. Philip Isaacson, trading as Keeley and Company, printer, of Darnley Road, Hackney, has been arrested by the police; if so, for what reason; whether a raid has been made upon his premises and the printing machinery destroyed; will he say why Isaacson has been arrested and his capital and business destroyed without the charge against him being brought into a Court of law; where is the man at present; what further action it is intended to take in regard to the case; and why he has been specially singled out Tar arrest and punishment?
§ Sir G. CAVEThe premises of this printer were raided and the printing press seized because he had printed a leaflet which contravened the Defence of the Realm Regulations. It was ascertained that the business, though carried on in an English name, belonged wholly to an alien of Dutch nationality named Isaacson, and he is now in prison awaiting deportation. The question of taking proceedings against the author of the leaflet is under the consideration of the Director of Public Prosecutions.