HC Deb 28 May 1936 vol 312 cc2215-6W
Mr. McGOVERN

asked the Home Secretary what instructions have been given to the police as to preventing Mrs. Van Der Elst from demonstrating against the continuation of the infliction of the death penalty on persons convicted of murder; and whether he will give an assurance that no attempt will be made in future to prevent this lady or others from attempting to rouse the conscience of the nation against this method of punishment with a view to its termination?

Sir J. SIMON

No such instructions is are suggested in this question have been given.

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