HC Deb 24 January 1949 vol 460 cc72-3W
38. Mr. Skeffington-Lodge

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the League for German Revival is classed in the British zone of Germany as a political party; what is its membership; and whether, in view of the recent public pronouncements of some of its spokesmen, he will consider refusing a licence and making it an illegal organisation.

Mr. Mayhew

The League for German Revival is subject to the provisions of Ordinance 12 of Military Government in the British zone which requires Military Government approval of applications to form political parties or associations at district level. Although the League claims to be "above party" its aims are clearly political and its ultra-nationalistic foreign policy is designed to foster differences between the Occupying Powers. Small groups are scattered throughout the Western zones but exact figures of membership are not at present available. The League for German Revival will not be granted a licence as a political association nor will its supporters be allowed to hold public meetings as long as their declared objectives and ideals remain fundamentally undemocratic, as they are at present.