Reginald Freeson, a member of Parliament representing the Labor Party, formally asked the Government in the House of Commons today to report what steps are being taken against rightist organizations he accused of being linked to recent anti-Semitic manifestations in this country.
He listed a series of acts such as the daubing of synagogues with the swastika, desecration of Jewish cemeteries and the distribution of fascist and racist propaganda in London and in other parts of Britain. He named specifically the British Nazi Party, the British National Movement and the Nazi International, telling Parliament that police authorities have the names of members of these groups who have participated inanti-Semitic actions.
At the same time, Sir Frank Soskice, the Home Secretary, was asked in Parliament today whether he is taking any action against a new book shop opened in London by John Tyndall, former aide to Colin Jordan, leader of the British Nazi Party. The shop specializes in anti-Semitic literature. Sir Frank replied that the anti-racism bill now pending in the House is intended to make such activities illegal.
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