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Written question asked by Lord Monson (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 November 1989. It was answered by Lord Belstead (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 November 1989.


Written question

Question
Is HMG aware that, 5 days after calls for death of Mr Salman Rushdie, meeting of Bradford Conservatives had to be cancelled because of threats by Moslem fundamentalists; & is HMG satisfied that right of free speech is still available.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
512 c1316
Session
1988-89
Subjects
Bullying Incitement Homicide Freedom of expression Protection Police Islam Rushdie, Salman