§ Mr. MARLEYasked the Home Secretary whether he has received an application from the Provisional International Trade Union Committee of Negro Workers in America for permission to hold the first International Conference of Negro Workers in London in July next; whether he has returned a reply to the application; and whether he will acquaint the House of the attitude of His Majesty's Government towards the matter?
§ Mr. SHORTYes, Sir, and my right hon. Friend has replied that he is unable to give any sanction to the proposed592W conference or to authorise facilities for the attendance of delegates.