§ Mr. BILLING(by Private Notice) asked the Leader of the House whether his attention has been called to the statements which are being circulated that the Soviets have organised a Red Army in Great Britain; whether it is stated that enrolment has been brisk, that training with dummy weapons is now proceeding, that the organisation has been started with money brought from overseas, that Wales and the Clyde are the chief centres, and that it is the intention of this Red Army to hold a great demonstration throughout the country on 1st May; whether the Government propose to proclaim this demonstration or to permit it, and if he will say whether the political freedom of this country permits the hoisting, saluting, and recognition of the Republican flag?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI have not been able to receive confirmation of any of the statements mentioned in the question.
§ Mr. BILLINGWill the right hon. Gentleman answer that part of the question as to whether the political freedom of this country permits the hoisting, saluting, and recognition of the Republican flag?