asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware of the amendment in the Immigration Act of the Commonwealth of Australia, empowering the Government to deport industrial peace disturbers; and whether he will consider the advisability of taking a similar course in this country with regard to persons of foreign nationality who are endeavouring to utilise the present difficulties in industry to stir up strife and industrial unrest and instil revolutionary ideas into the minds of the workers?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON:

I have been asked to reply. I have seen a Press report of the proposed legislation in Australia, but I do not think further legislation is required in this country. The existing powers appear to be sufficent.

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that a considerable number of people in this country do not think that the existing powers are sufficient.

That is an expression of opinion.

It is a statement of fact, not an expression of opinion.