§ 20. Colonel YATEasked the Home Secretary how many undesirable aliens have been repatriated since the beginning of August, 1918; and whether transport facilities have now been made available for the wives and families of Russian subjects who have returned to Russia rather than face enlistment in this country, especially those who have been receiving allowances here since the men's departure?
§ Sir G. CAVEAbout 1,650 aliens (including alien enemies) with their dependants have been expelled or repatriated since 264 the date named. Difficulties of transport still prevent deportation on a larger scale, and it is not yet possible to provide transport for the wives and families of Russians who have returned to their country.
§ Colonel YATEWhat steps have been taken to prevent the return to this country of the men who are now repatriated and deported?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODHow many of those 1,600 were perfectly innocent British-born wives?
§ Sir G. CAVEI cannot give an answer to that, but I do not think any British-born wives have been deported.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODHave they left the country voluntarily because life here was made impossible for them?
§ Sir ELLIS HUME-WILLIAMSWhat steps, if any, have been taken to see that those people are not people who could convey useful information to the enemy?
§ Sir G. CAVECare is exercised in this respect, and no one is sent abroad who, in the opinion of the military authorities, could give useful information.
§ Mr. PRINGLEHas the right hon. Gentleman considered the position of the ex-aliens who are producing the film of the Prime Minister's life?