§ Mr. Selleyasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the bad effect on the public morale of a Penguin book, entitled, "The Case for Federal Union," by W. B. Curry, Headmaster of Dartington Hall School, Totnes, he will consider the advisability of ordering its suppression.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI understand that Federal Union places in the forefront of its objects the achievement of victory over Nazi aggression and that, subject to this, it is mainly concerned with measures for improving the organisation of international co-operation after the war. There is no doubt room for legitimate difference of opinion as to the best means of achieving these objects but the special powers conferred on me by Parliament were not intended to be used for the purpose of restricting the expression of opinion on matters of this kind.
§ Mr. Selleyasked the Home Secretary whether in view of the prejudicial effect of their activities, he will inquire and state the names and directors of the company known as Federal Union, Limited, and consider banning their lectures and meetings?
§ Mr. MorrisonI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer to the previous Question. The directors of Federal Union Limited are, I am informed:
Major A. N. Braithwaite, M.P., Professor George Catlin, Mr. W. B. Curry, Dr. L. T. M. Gray, Dr. C.E.M. Joad, Miss F. L. Josephy, Mr. C. D. Kimber, Mr. Patrick Ransome, Mr. K. Zilliacus.