§ 19. Mr. CLARRYasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the anti-British activities in this country of certain Communist agitators in the pay of the Third International; and will he consider introducing legislation to protect public interests in this respect?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSYes, Sir. This aspect of the matter is receiving my constant attention, but I have no legislative proposals to make at present.
§ Mr. CLARRYMay I assume that the right hon. Gentleman is not satisfied with the powers that he has at present to deal with this menace to this country?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSNo, I am afraid my hon. Friend must not put that into my mouth. If I were not satisfied it would be my duty to come to the House, and ask for further powers. All I can say is that I am keeping a very close eye on the matter, and if necessary I shall come and ask for further powers.
§ Mr. N. MACLEANWill the right hon. Gentleman tell us whether he has been made acquainted with the names of the "certain" Communist agitators referred to in the question? How does he know whether they are certain or uncertain?