HC Deb 11 May 1925 vol 183 c1443
65. Captain FOXCROFT

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that there are now in this country a number of aliens engaged in organising treasonable activities against the peace of this country; whether he can give any estimate of their actual number; whether any of them occupy any official status; and what steps the Government is taking to preserve the safety of the nation?

Mr. LOCKERLAMPSON

It is not in the public interest to indicate the character of the secret information which reaches His Majesty's Government from time to time. It is carefully considered and sifted. If my hon. and gallant Friend has any material which he thinks would be of value, the Home Secretary will be glad if he will communicate it to him personally

Captain FOXCROFT

Can the hon. Gentleman tell me whether any of the plotters who are known to be plotting in this country are also known to be members of any trade delegation, or diplomatic agents?

Mr. LOCKERLAMPSON

I think that is covered by the words I used when I said it was not in the public interest