HC Deb 16 September 1914 vol 66 cc929-30
14. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will direct the printing and publication of the names and addresses of all registered alien enemies in order that Englishmen may know with whom they are transacting business?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. McKenna)

The suggestion of the hon. Member would involve much labour and expense; and, apart from this, the disadvantages of such publication would outweigh anything that would be gained by it. The purpose which the hon. Member has in view can he readily achieved by inquiry of the registration officer of the particular district.

15. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many alien enemies, apart from those actually captured in war, are now under arrest; and, of that number, how many have been arrested since the 8th instant?

Mr. McKENNA

I cannot give the figures for the whole country without an inquiry, which would occupy some time; but, as regards the Metropolitan Police district, the total number in detention is 2,780, of whom 1,001 have been arrested since the 8th of September.