§ 50. Sir W. DAVISONasked the Prime Minister whether, under the recently signed trade agreement with the Russian Soviet Government the executive of the Third (Communist) International, of which Lenin is the executive head as well as being the executive head of the Russian Soviet Government, are precluded from continuing their propaganda in this country and throughout the Empire; and whether the Government are satisfied that the propaganda campaign of the Third International and its affiliated societies has now ceased?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINWith regard to the first part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the last two paragraphs of the preamble to the Russian Trade Agreement from which he will see that the answer is in the affirmative. With regard to the second part, the attention of His Majesty's Government will be given to any instances of such propaganda, and appropriate action will be taken.
§ Sir W. DAVISONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that special instructions have been issued by the Third International in Russia to the trade delegations in various countries, urging them that it is their duty to aim at world revolution and at the destruction of capital, and to cause disturbance among the workers of the countries to which they are accredited?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWhen was that sent out?
§ Sir W. DAVISONIt appears in the Press, and was sent recently, I understand, to the various delegations.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODYou ought to give us a date before making an accusation like that.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member (Sir W. Davison) seems to know more about it than the Minister.