§ 45. Colonel YATEasked the Prime Minister if he will consider the question of taking special measures to put a stop to the Bolshevist propaganda that is apparently being allowed to go on unchecked, and is doing so much harm amongst the workers throughout the country?
§ Sir G. CAVEMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. Measures have been taken both by prosecution and by deportation for checking seditious propaganda. If my hon. and gallant Friend will send me the information on which (he bases his question, I will have immediate inquiry made.
§ Colonel YATEHas the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to certain articles in newspapers calling upon the Government to take drastic steps to put a stop to this propaganda, and can he say how many people have been prosecuted?
§ Sir G. CAVEI have seen general statements, but in every case where I have had evidence proceedings have been taken, and in certain cases aliens who have indulged in propaganda have been deported.