§ 42. Sir R. COOPERasked the Home Secretary if his attention has been drawn to the published statement to the effect that direct communications had taken place with Socialists in enemy countries on the proposals contained in the memorandum of the Inter-Allied Labour Conference on War Aims; if so, has he made inquiry into the statement; and is he satisfied that the Defence of the Realm Regulations have not been contravened?
§ Sir G. CAVEI have not seen any statement indicating that direct communications have taken place with enemy countries, but if the hon. Baronet will refer me to the particular statement which he has in mind, I will make inquiry.