HC Deb 18 March 1943 vol 387 cc1316-7
57. Mr. Leslie

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that Fascist signs and slogans are being chalked all over North London arousing indignation on the part of local residents; and have orders been issued to the police to keep a careful watch with a view to the arrest of these Fascists?

Mr. H. Morrison

I have no evidence to the effect that the practice is as extensive as my hon. Friend's Question suggests, but if my hon. Friend will let me have particulars, I will cause inquiries to be made.

Mr. Leslie

Is the Minister aware that these pro-Germans actually tarred a picture of the Prime Minister the other night outside the Russian exhibition and that this is happening all over North London, according to Press reports? Surely if a few arrests were made and the people given a term of imprisonment and then internment for the rest of the war, it might have a salutary effect?

Mr. Morrison

I can assure my hon. Friend that both I and the police are anxious to get hold of these people, and that if we do suitable legal proceedings will be taken. There is no lack of wish on the part of the authorities to make prosecutions.

Mr. McGovern

Is it not amazing that the Labour Party are getting so anxious to put everybody in prison?

Mr. Leslie rose

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Mr. Speaker

I have already called the next Question.

Mr. Leslie

We are really concerned about these pro-Germans.