§ Mr. Frankelasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that a meeting of the British Union of Fascists was held in 1795W Stepney Green on 14th July which resulted in grave disorder and a number of arrests; and whether the police gave permission for the holding of this meeting in an area where disorder was likely to arise?
§ Mr. LloydYes, Sir; my right hon. Friend has received a report from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis regarding this meeting in connection with which eight persons were arrested. The holding of meetings does not require the permission of the police and the second part of the question does not therefore arise.