§ 71. Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that, as a result of the public feeling aroused, the leaders of the German Labour Front and the Germans abroad organisations in this country have instructed their followers to curb their activities for the time being; and whether he is taking the necessary steps to prevent any recrudescence of these activities?
§ The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Sir Samuel Hoare)As I have repeatedly stated, careful watch is kept on the activities of these organisations with a view to appropriate action when necessary.
§ Mr. GallacherIn view of the fact that these organisations exist for the purpose of carrying on intimidation among German residents in this country, will not the right hon. Gentleman take steps to forbid them altogether?
§ Sir S. HoareWe have already taken some steps. We asked one or two organisers of these organisations to leave the country only a few days ago.
§ Mr. GallacherIn view of the fact that the German Government have, as a reprisal, sent back three Englishmen, will not the right hon. Gentleman send back the whole of the Nazis?