§ 24. Mr. Dribergasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the conditions imposed on those 18B detainees who have been released conditionally include the requirement that they shall abstain from spreading Fascist and anti-Semitic propaganda; if any action has been taken against persons guilty of breaches of such conditions; and if action is taken against persons released unconditionally if they persistently spread Fascist and anti-Semitic propaganda or take part in the activities of Fascist or other disloyal organisations.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonThe conditions which I am empowered to impose on a person 2099 released from detention are prescribed by paragraph (2) of Regulation 18B, and they do not include conditions designed to restrict propaganda. Propaganda which takes the form of conduct calculated to provoke breaches of the peace can be dealt with under the ordinary criminal law. That law is of general application applying alike to all individuals and to all sections of the community.
§ Mr. DribergCan the right hon. Gentleman say anything with regard to recent happenings in Hyde Park, on Sundays?
§ Mr. MorrisonThat is not the Question on the Paper.
§ Mr. DribergBut it arises, and I am entitled to ask it?
§ Commander Locker-LampsonMay I ask my right hon. Friend whether the anti-Semite is not, automatically, the enemy of England and the friend of Hitler?