§ MR. T. F. RICHARDS (Wolverhampton, W.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the case of a Russian named Isaak Ilischewitz, accused of having committed an assault in the East End of London, has been referred to him by the judge before whom the accused was tried to obtain evidence from the Russian Government as to the man's character; and whether, in taking such evidence, he will consult with such responsible countrymen of the accused living in London as may be able to throw light on his antecedents.
§ MR. GLADSTONEThe only communication I have received from the court in this case is the certificate under the Aliens Act, recommending expulsion at the expiration of the six 87 months sentence, but I have received a petition on the man's behalf, and I am making inquiry into the case. The hon. Member may rest assured that due consideration will be given to all representations on the prisoner's behalf, before any order is made for his expulsion from this country.