§ 47. Mr. WHYTEasked the Prime Minister Whether he will give an undertaking that, in any action taken against enemy aliens, persons who are technically subjects of one of the four enemy States but are actually known to be in sympathy with the Allies will suffer no hardship?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Bonar Law)I can add nothing to what was said in Debate on this subject on the 10th July.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWill the right hon. Gentleman see, if any special facilities are given to enemy aliens who are of a friendly race, that the same consideration is given to all those of the Jewish race who are also friendly to this country?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI really cannot add anything to what I have said. The whole subject was very exhaustively dealt with by my right hon. Friend in the Debate.
§ Mr. WHYTEIn view of the fact that this subject was lightly touched upon, is it not desirable, in order to allay the suspicions and fears of many of these people, that the Government should make an announcement at the earliest possible opportunity as to what has been their previous practice.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWYes, it is our intention to have an announcement made on the whole of this question without any delay.