HC Deb 15 May 1918 vol 106 c333
50. Major HUNT

asked the Prime Minister whether M. Letinoff is still in this country; and, if so, what steps have been taken to prevent him from advocating the principles of the Russian Revolution in this country?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir George Cave)

My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. If the question refers to M. Letinoff, the answer to the first part is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, all due precautions are taken, but, as I said in answer to similar questions in February last, it is not desirable in the public interest to discuss these matters by way of question and answer.

Mr. SNOWDEN

Seeing that the House passed a Resolution congratulating the Russian people on the revolution, are we to understand that it is objectionable now to advocate the principles of the Russian Revolution in this country?

Sir G. CAVE

It depends on the nature of the statement.