§ 14. Mr. LYLEasked the Home Secretary if the police are in possession of recent evidences of Bolshevist activity in this country; and if he can state, in that case, what form they take?
§ Mr. SHORTTSome evidence of the nature indicated in the question is in the hands of the police, but it would not be in the public interest to give any details at present.
§ Captain R. TERRELLWhat steps are the Government taking to stamp out Bolshevism in this country?
§ Mr. SHORTTI do not think it is advisable for me to give any details.
§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYHas the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to a daily paper called the "Daily Herald," and certain revelations respecting its character and the influence behind it which recently appeared in a weekly journal of high character?
§ Mr. SHORTTYes, Sir, I have seen both.
§ Mr. DONALDIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that Bolshevist propaganda work is going on in Ireland at the present time?
§ Mr. SHORTTI am not aware of that, but I will ask that the question be put to my right hon. Friend.
§ Mr. BILLINGIs the right hon. Gentleman prepared to state that if any evidence is forthcoming that satisfies the Government, firm action will be taken and due notice will be given that it will be done?
§ Mr. SHORTTI cannot say anything; about due notice, but firm action will be taken.
§ 38. Mr. LYLEasked the Minister of Labour if he has received any recent evidences of Bolshevist activity in promoting industrial unrest?
§ Sir R. HORNEI am not aware that any special evidence has recently emerged of industrial unrest having been directly promoted by Bolshevist activity.
§ Mr. LYLEHas not the right hon. Gentleman evidence of Bolshevist activities in the area of the coal mines?
§ Sir R. HORNENo, there is no special evidence of that kind. Bolshevist activity is widespread and is going on all the time and is in no way special at the present time.
§ Sir E. CARSONCan the right hon. Gentleman define "Bolshevists?"