61. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he has, directly or indirectly, any control over the Socialist Sunday schools of Glasgow and the industrial district of the Clyde; whether he is aware that the teachers in such schools systematically debauch the minds of the children concerned with revolutionary propaganda; and, if so, what steps he can and will take to prevent such disastrous perversion of the purposes of Sunday schools?
§ Mr. MUNROThe answer to the first and second parts of the question is in the negative. As regards the remainder of the question, if my hon. Friend will furnish me with any information in his possession I shall be glad to consider whether any action on my part is expedient or competent.
Sir J. D. REESWill the right hon. Gentleman put the common law in motion if he has no other power to deal with this matter?
§ Mr. MUNROIf my hon. Friend will give me any information tending to show that the law has been broken, I shall submit the information to the Lord Advocate for his consideration.
§ Mr. W. THORNEDoes the right hon. Gentleman think there is any harm in children in Sunday schools singing "England arise?"
§ Mr. DEVLINIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that children are prosecuted for singing Gaelic songs in Ireland?
§ Mr. CLYNESIs there any common law in England to put down Socialist teaching?