HC Deb 29 November 1917 vol 99 cc2211-2
73. Mr. CHANCELLOR

asked the Home Secretary if his attention has been called to articles constantly appearing in certain London newspapers which incite roughs to break up public meetings; and what steps he proposes to take to prevent the publication of such incitements to rioting and to protect orderly citizens in the exercise of their legal rights?

Sir G. CAVE

I have not seen any newspaper articles which answer to the hon. Member's description.

Mr. CHANCELLOR

Is not the right hon. Gentleman aware of the fact that the "Daily Express," the "Weekly Dispatch," the " Daily Mail," and other papers are constantly publishing these things —[HON. MEMBERS: " No !"] —and will he read these incitements to break up meetings and take action to prevent these incitements to roughs in London to break up meetings?

Sir G. CAVE

I really have enough to do.

Mr. CHANCELLOR

Does the right hon. Gentleman deny all knowledge of the publication of these articles?

Sir G. CAVE

I am afraid I must admit that I know nothing of them.