HC Deb 05 May 1919 vol 115 c640W
Mr. ALFRED SHORT

asked the Lord Privy Seal upon whose authority steps have been taken to prevent the publication of Lenin's speeches in this country; whether the Government proposes to take steps against anyone publishing the speeches; and for how long is it intended to prevent their publication?

Mr. SHORTT

The Defence of the Realm Regulations relating to the publication of false or prejudicial statements is still in operation, but unless the speeches in question contain statements contravening this Regulation, there is nothing to prevent their publication.