§ 8. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether, in the case concerning an attack on a Fascist at Stratford, he is aware that the prosecutor wore the uniform of the British Union of Fascists in the witness box; and whether the Government has yet reached a decision as to whether such uniform is to be recognised as illegal or not?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI am aware that the man assaulted in this case appeared in court wearing the uniform worn by members of the British Union of Fascists. I regret I am not in a position to add anything to the reply which I gave to questions by my hon. Friend the Member for West Leeds (Mr. V. Adams), and my hon. Friend the Member for South Leeds (Mr. Whiteside) on the 20th February last.
§ Mr. THORNEMay I ask the Home Secretary when he thinks the Government expect to come to a decision about this all-important question so as to prevent these fellows walking about in uniform and carrying india-rubber truncheons and things of that kind?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI can give the hon. Member no answer.
§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESIs the Department keeping its eye—
§ Sir J. GILMOUROh, yes, Sir.
§ Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEWould it not be more amusing to make everybody wear coloured shirts according to their political views?