§ 45. Mr. W. Robertsasked the Prime Minister whether, on the appointment of Ministers or Under-Secretaries, they are expected to resign their membership in organisations carrying on propaganda on behalf of the insurgents in Spain?
§ The Prime MinisterAs the policy of the Government is one of non-intervention in Spain, Ministers will no doubt see the desirability of having no connection with organisations favourable to either side in the conflict.
§ Mr. RobertsIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the name of the newly appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour was advertised as speaking on a platform, prior to his appointment, but the bill advertising it still shows his name, thereby showing his support, only with a line drawn through it?
§ The Prime MinisterI have been informed by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour that he has sent in his resignation to the secretary of the organisation referred to and has requested that his name may be removed from all bills and posters.
§ Sir Percy HarrisWas this the reason of his appointment?
§ Mr. T. WilliamsDoes the right hon. Gentleman think it consistent with the democratic instincts of this country that any person should be made a Minister in His Majesty's democratic Government who is a supporter of the rebels in Spain?