HC Deb 12 December 1929 vol 233 c642
38. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

asked the Horne Secretary whether he has any information regarding recent receipt by the Communist party of Great Britain of money from the Third International: and, if so, whether he proposes to take any action?

Mr. CLYNES

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative and the second part does not, therefore, arise.

Sir A. KNOX

Is the House to understand that the right hon. Gentleman had no information of the fact that the Communist party received a large sum from the Third international?

Mr. CLYNES

We have no information, nor has anyone. The statement appeared in the Press I understand, and was denied.

Sir A. KNOX

Is it not a fact that the money was received in order to start a daily Communist paper?

Mr. SPEAKER

The right hon. Gentleman has said that he has no information.

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