§ 49. Sir R. COOPERasked the Prime Minister whether he has made inquiry to ascertain to what extent payments have been made to the funds of political parties in this country by wealthy aliens of enemy origin; and, if such payments have been made, what action he proposes to take?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer is in the negative.
§ Sir R. COOPERIs it not the intention of the Government, while exterminating German influence from businesses, equally to do so from politics?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI think the hon. Member is acquainted with the particulars in regard to only one of the parties. I have no knowledge of any such contribution, so far as I am concerned.