HC Deb 03 February 1944 vol 396 cc1398-9
57. Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is keeping under observation the pro-Fascist organisation known as "Friends of Spain," formerly "Friends of National Spain"; and if he is in possession of a complete list of its present and former members, in case of any risk of assistance to the enemy or obstruction of the Allied war effort through their activities.

Mr. H. Morrison

This organisation has been inactive since the outbreak of war and I have no reason to suppose that there is any danger of its helping the enemy or hindering the Allies. The hon. Member may rest assured, however, that I shall not lose sight of it.

Captain Alan Graham

Does not the right hon. Gentleman consider that the description "pro-Fascist" is very misleading and that because one is an anti-Red, one need not necessarily be pro-Fascist?

Mr. Driberg

Is it not interesting to note the readiness with which some hon. Members always seize the opportunity to identify themselves with the cause of the enemy?

Captain Graham

On a point of Order. May I ask your protection, Mr. Speaker, against the implication which has been made against me by the hon. Member opposite?

Mr. Speaker

There is so much noise going on that I really cannot hear. I do not think that the hon. and gallant Member wants my protection; I rather think that he put a provocative question.