§ 29. Mr. Doddsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action has been taken against those responsible for using a loudspeaker van to follow an American artist on 7th June through the streets of London shouting offensive slogans.
§ Mr. RentonI am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the police have no information about the use of a loudspeaker on the occasion to which the hon. Member refers.
§ Mr. DoddsIs the hon. and learned Gentleman aware that many people are amazed at the tenderness with which these Fascists were treated on this occasion? Is he also aware that I have a letter from a Fascist organisation which not only admits this but warns me of the dire consequences for me of putting this Question on the Order Paper? I therefore ask the hon. and learned Gentleman whether, if it is not possible to get them into a court of law, he will have a word with his right hon. and learned Friend the Minister of Health with a view to having them compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act so that they can have treatment for diseased minds?
§ Mr. RentonIf such a matter were raised it would be for my right hon. and learned Friend the Minister of Health.