54. Sir J. D. REESasked the Prime Minister, whether he is aware of the indignation and resentment which has been aroused in the public mind by the organised attempts which are now being made against the personal liberties of the people of this Country by Foreign prohibition agitators; and whether, having regard to the effect of such agitation upon the already sensitive labour situation, any steps can be taken to deal with the movement before it sustains further dangerous developments?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. The Government does not contemplate any special measures in the direction suggested.
§ Mr. BILLINGHas the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to the somewhat sinister suggestion of the Prime Minister as to the grave position of the Bolshevik movement in this country, and what steps, if any, are the Home Office taking?
§ Mr. SHORTTThat question does not arise out of the answer.
§ Mr. BILLINGWill the right hon. Gentleman make an appeal to the Prime Minister to be a little more explicit to the House when he addresses it?