Oral Answers to Questions — South Wales (Intimidation).

– in the House of Commons at on 11 May 1936.

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Photo of Sir Waldron Smithers Sir Waldron Smithers , Chislehurst

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the disclosures made in the course of the trials at the Glamorgan assizes, on 25th March, which resulted in the conviction of 55 persons, the Government will institute a full inquiry into the whole circumstances in South Wales which led up to the trials with a view to putting an end to the organised persecution and intimidation of persons in that district?

Photo of Mr Geoffrey Lloyd Mr Geoffrey Lloyd , Birmingham, Ladywood

His Majesty's Government are fully aware of the circumstances in South Wales and my right hon. Friend does not think that there is any need for an inquiry such as that suggested by my hon. Friend. The Home Office is in close touch with the chief officers of police, who are responsible for maintaining law and order in the district, and my right hon. Friend is satisfied that those officers are keeping a close watch on the situation and will provide protection where necessary.

Photo of Sir Waldron Smithers Sir Waldron Smithers , Chislehurst

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that anyone in South Wales who is not in sympathy with the extremists is subjected to continued violence and intimidation, and are the Government going to take no steps to stop such a condition of things in Great Britain?

Photo of Mr Edward Williams Mr Edward Williams , Ogmore

Is the hon. Member aware that there are Members of Parliament who support the present Government financing these organisations that are causing malcontent?