HC Deb 20 April 1911 vol 24 c1044
Captain FABER

asked the Home Secretary, with reference to the contemplated Aliens Act, whether he can bring together some of the most experienced chairmen of quarter sessions and magistrates to consider the lines upon which the Act should be put into force?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I shall be happy to bear this suggestion in mind when my Bill has passed into law.

Mr. HARRY LAWSON

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he will lay on the Table any recent information and reports which he has received before the Bills go to the Grand Committee?

Mr. CHURCHILL

There is a very full report published every year on the working of the Aliens Act, and I do not think I can add to that.

Captain FABER

May I ask whether it would not be possible to consult the chairmen of quarter sessions before you actually bring the Bill into law, so that they may exactly understand where they are?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I think we are closely in touch at the Home Office with chairmen of quarter sessions, but, running my mind over the Bill, I do not see the necessity for such a special step.