§ 21. Mr. CROOKSasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the representative character of the request that he should receive a deputation on the subject of the disorder which occurred at a meeting in Woolwich on the 6th July, and of the feeling that proper precautions were not taken to secure public order and freedom of speech, he will reconsider his decision not to grant an interview to the deputation?
§ Sir G. CAVEI carefully considered the request that I should receive a deputation in this matter, but for reasons which I gave to the London Labour party I came to the conclusion that no useful purpose would be served by such a deputation. I have again considered the matter, but must adhere to my view. I shall be glad to send my right hon. Friend a copy of my reply.