§ Mr. SnapeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will initiate inquiries into the(a) recruitment and (b) other activities of the Ku Klux Klan in Great Britain with special reference to the west midlands; if he will call for a report on its activities from the chief constable of the west midlands; and if he will make a statement. [35621]
§ Mr. KirkhopeThe Government totally condemn any organisation which is intent on jeopardising the good race relations which we enjoy in this country. I understand that the West Midlands police are fully aware of the activities of a small group of people associated with the Ku Klux 517W Klan. Any evidence that these individuals are engaging in criminal activities will be thoroughly investigated.