§ 32. Sir KINGSLEY WOODasked the Home Secretary whether he can now state the result of his inquiries into the antecedents of Isadore Dreazon, recently convicted at Manchester, and his activities whilst in this country; and whether arrangements have been made for his deportation?
§ Mr. CLYNESDuring the Debate last week I gave the House certain information with regard to this man's antecedents, and the information now in my possession leaves no room for doubt that while in this country he has been engaged under an assumed name in promoting Communist activity. He will be deported in accordance with the recommendation of the Court on the expiration of his present sentence.
§ Sir K. WOODHas the right hon. Gentleman ascertained whether this man is a member of the executive of the Third International?
§ Mr. CLYNESOur inquiries so far have not disclosed that fact.
§ Sir K. WOODIs the right hon. Gentleman pursuing the point?
§ Mr. CLYNESIt has been within the course of the inquiries we have made, but I do not mind satisfying the wishes of the House and of the right hon. Gentleman by making further inquiries.
§ Mr. MARJORIBANKSHas the Foreign Secretary been asked to inquire of the Soviet Ambassador if he can give any information?
§ Mr. SMITHERSMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether the alias under which this man worked is "Jack Mills"? [HON. MEMBERS: "Order!"] This is most important.
§ Mr. SPEAKERIt may be very important, but it does not arise out of the question.
§ Mr. SMITHERSOn a point of Order. In all sincerity, it is most important that the alias of this man should in no way connect him with my neighbour and friend the hon. Member for Dartford (Mr. J. Mills).
§ Mr. CLYNESI may say that hon. Members opposite are quite mistaken. This man is an American citizen.