§ Captain FOXCROFT by Private Noticeasked the Home Secretary whether in view of the continuous Bolshevist propaganda still employed against this country, and in view of recent assassinations in Sofia and murders in France, His Majesty's Government will consider the advisability of deporting such Russian Communists as are known plotters against the peace of this country?
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONMy right hon. Friend the Home Secretary very much regrets that he has had to leave the House to keep an important appoint ment, and he has asked me to reply.
Recent happenings abroad have not been overlooked, and the Home Secretary is in constant touch with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. My hon. and gallant Friend may be assured that the situation is being carefully watched, and that all necessary steps are. being and will be taken to safeguard the interests of this country.
§ Captain FOXCROFTDoes the hon. Gentleman understand that the country is very exercised in mind about this matter, and very keen for the deportation of these people?
§ Mr. MACKINDERMay we ask the representative of the Home Office if it is not time some information was given to the House as to whether there is any real evidence to support these alarmist rumours of plots reported in the newspapers?
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONMy right hon. Friend is specially anxious to answer any further questions himself, and he has asked me to say that any further questions on the subject should be put down on the Paper.