§ Mr. ALFRED SHORTasked 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. SHORTTThe 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.