§ 60. Mr. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the police were represented at a meeting held at Kensington Town Hall on 31st January which was addressed by Sir Oswald Mosley; what report he has received of this meeting; and what information he has on the organisation calling itself the 43 Group with whom clashes occurred after the meeting leading to a breach of the peace.
§ Mr. EdeI have received reports from the Commissioner of Police from which it appears that the meeting was held in an orderly manner. The 43 Group is a Jewish organisation, engaged in combating anti-Semitic activities; members of it have been involved in such disturbances on previous occasions.
§ Mr. Piratinasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many foot, mounted and other police were on duty at or near the Kensington Town Hall on Monday, 31st January, to protect the meeting at the Kensington Town Hall addressed by Sir Oswald Mosley.
§ Mr. EdeNone for the purpose mentioned in the Question. To provide against possible breaches of the peace arising out of this meeting or another held simultaneously in its vicinity, 196 police officers were available for duty in Kensington High Street.