§ Sir WILLIAM DAVISONasked the Home Secretary whether he can assure the House that adequate steps are being taken to prevent the establishment in this country of nuclei or groups in various trades and industries for the encouragement of treasonable practices, as recommended in the Manifesto of Comintern to the World-Proletariat, signed by various members of the Russian Soviet Government, which was published in the "Pravda" on 6th July, 1924?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSIt is obviously impossible to give any particular assurance; but the House may be certain that all activities of this kind are closely watched with a view to any action that may be desirable.
§ Sir W. DAVISONHas the right hon. Gentleman any information as to those engaged in the distribution of this treasonable propaganda having ample funds at their disposal; and has he any information as to where these funds come from?
§ Mr. W. THORNEMight I ask the hon. Gentleman the Member for South Kensington (Sir W. Davison) if he is still watching the activities of the Conservative Associations?