§ 50. Mr. GALLACHERasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that a speech by Dr. Goebbels attacking the Soviet Government has been published as a pamphlet, printed in English but at Berlin, and that this pamphlet has been distributed broadcast by seamen from German ships at the port of Liverpool; and whether he proposes to take any action to put a stop to these attacks by foreign nationals upon a Government with which His Majesty's Government are in friendly relations?
§ Sir J. SIMONThe Chief Constable of Liverpool informs me that the police, after making inquiries, have no knowledge of this pamphlet being distributed 1936 by German seamen. The second part of the question does not therefore arise.
§ Miss WILKINSONCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether if this had been anti-Nazi propaganda the same course would have been taken?
§ Mr. GALLACHERIf I submit to the right hon. Gentleman a copy of the pamphlet and a letter accompanying it from the man who received it, will he take further action in the matter?
§ Sir J. SIMONI shall, of course, be very ready to receive what the hon. Member would like to show me.