HC Deb 15 May 1930 vol 238 cc2028-9
24. Mr. SMITHERS

asked the Home Secretary whether the 11 ex-employés of Arcos who are still in this country are under police supervision; and, if so, what are the conditions and regulations which are being applied to them and, especially, are their addresses known to the police and are they obliged to report themselves periodically?

Mr. CLYNES

These aliens, like other aliens in this country, have to register their addresses and occupations, and any changes therein, with the police; but they have not to report periodically. They are not under police supervision; but it is always possible for me to make special inquiry about them.

Mr. SMITHERS

In view of the record of these gentlemen, may I ask why the right hon. Gentleman is not taking special precautions to see that they are not engaging in propagandist activities in this country?

Mr. CLYNES

It is because of their record that no further action than that which I have announced is thought desirable.

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