§ 1. Mr. N. MACLEANasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that, although permits to enter Bellahouston Hospital and interview cases have been granted to the British Legion, the Association for the Limbless, and the New Advisory Committee, by the Scottish Regional Director, a permit for a similar purpose has been refused to the representative of the International Union of Ex-service Men; whether he can state what is the reason for this refusal; and whether he will issue instructions that equal facilities, given to other ex-service men's organisations, will also be granted to the International Union of Ex-service Men?
§ The MINISTER of PENSIONS (Mr. Macpherson)The hon. Member appears to have been misinformed. No such permits have been issued to any of the bodies mentioned, and the remainder of the question, therefore, does not arise.
§ Mr. MACLEANAre not these allegations taken from recent statements made by representatives of this organisation? Will the right hon. Gentleman take that into consideration?
§ Captain GEEIs it not a fact that this organisation has been trying to undermine discipline in the Army and the forces of the country?
§ Mr. MACLEANDoes not this organisation represent bonâ fide ex-service men, and are they not entitled to consideration in every case put before the Minister?
§ Captain GEENot for revolutionists.
§ Mr. MACLEANHold your tongue.