HC Deb 19 June 1930 vol 240 c562
30. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Home Secretary whether he can now announce the Government's decision in relation to the printing and publication in this country of certain seditious and subversive publications?

33. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNE

asked the Home Secretary whether he is now in a position to state what action the Government have decided to take regarding the attacks upon Great Britain and the Government of India contained in recent issues of the "Daily Worker"?

Mr. CLYNES

In reply to these questions, I regret that I am not yet in a position to add anything to the replies which I have given to previous questions on this subject.

Sir K. WOOD

Having regard to the fact that these publications were issued some weeks ago, will the Home Secretary now indicate when he will be able to make a full statement on the matter?

Mr. CLYNES

I am not able to give any indication as to making a full statement. As I have informed the right hon. Gentleman, the position is being closely watched with a view, if necessary, to action being taken.

Sir K. WOOD

I am not asking about "watching." I am asking when the right hon. Gentleman will come to the decision which he undertook to communicate to the House as regards the prosecution of certain people for seditious publications.

Mr. CLYNES

I have indicated that I cannot now make an announcement as to when the decision will be given.

Mr. THORNE

Has the attention of the right hon. Gentleman been called to the seditious literature published by the party opposite against the Labour party?