§ 23. Mr. G. Straussasked the Home Secretary why investigation has recently been made by his Department into the affairs of the British Glycerine Manufacturers, Limited?
§ Sir S. HoareThe investigation was made by the police at the request of the Home Office in connection with the case of an alien concerned in the company, which is under consideration.
§ Mr. StraussWill investigations be made into the political connections of this company as well as into its financial aspects, in order to ascertain whether this company and the group of companies connected with it is not a centre of Nazi propaganda and espionage in this country?
§ Sir S. HoareA full investigation is being made into all the circumstances. I could not add to my answer until I have received the result.