HC Deb 29 May 1919 vol 116 cc1390-1
14. Major Sir KEITH FRASER

asked whether there are a considerable number of aliens in Ireland, men who are apparently Polish Jews (who speak Yiddish), who visit the houses of the poorer classes in many parts of the country under the pretence of buying furniture, etc., but who are really engaged in spreading hostile propaganda; and, if so, will he take steps to have these undesirable aliens deported from Ireland whether they are naturalised or not?

Mr. BARRIE

There are a considerable number of Jews in Ireland, some of whom speak Yiddish and trade as pedlars throughout the country. The police have no knowledge of the spread of hostile propaganda by these persons and have hitherto had no reason to suppose that this propaganda work was going on. Inquiry, however, is being made.