HC Deb 28 February 1922 vol 151 c243
32. Viscount CURZON

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that a campaign is being carried out by Mormons in this country to secure mainly women converts to a religion which secretly practises polygamy while officially denying it; whether one of the objects of this campaign is to induce such converts to emigrate to a foreign State; and, if so, whether these people can be deported as undesirable aliens, in the interest of the public, to secure their own safety and prevent civil disturbance?

33. Captain TUDOR REES

asked the Home Secretary whether he is now in a position to make a statement with regard to the activities of Mormon agents in this country?

Sir J. BAIRD

The activities of the Mormon missionaries are being carefully watched. If the Noble Lord has evidence to support the suggestions made in his question, I shall be glad to have it.

Viscount CURZON

Has the hon. Gentleman investigated the so-called creed of the Mormons, entitled "Doctrine and Covenant," and, if so, has he studied clauses 48 and 49 of the creed?

Mr. SPEAKER

I would like to see that question on the Paper. The Noble Lord is going into details which ought to be included in a printed question.

Viscount CURZON

On a point of Order. I should find it difficult to put the details on the Paper.