§ 58. Mr. Parkerasked the Home Secretary by whom an investigation was carried out into the observations of the Cambridge Scientists Anti-War Group; what were the results of such investigation; and what were the criticisms which have been made on these observations?
§ Mr. LloydThe investigation to which the hon. Member refers was carried out by the Chemical Defence Research Department and the Chemical Defence Research Committee. In regard to the second and third parts of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to him of 22nd February.
§ Mr. ParkerIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the Cambridge scientists have no connection with the Communist party?
§ Mr. PetherickIs it not the case that these gentlemen held very strong political views and then tried to prove that they were correct by investigations in the laboratories at the University?
§ Mr. GoldieCan the hon. Gentleman say whether any similar action has been taken by the University of Oxford?