A sharp division of sentiment over the Government public order bill banning semi-military groups and providing measures to prevent disorders loomed today as a House of Commons committee prepared to consider it tomorrow following its second reading in Commons.
The committee’s consideration of the bill, which was introduced after Fascist terrorism in the Jewish East End, was expected to be prolonged by the opposition of Laborites and Liberals, who expressed fears concerning the wide powers granted to the police.
Sir John Simon, Home Secretary, who introduced the bill for the Government, will offer one amendment, it was stated, while Laborites and Liberals will offer several others. It was hoped that the bill would become law before Christmas.
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