§ 77. Sir A. MARKHAMasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether Mr. Schumacher, of the firm of Schumacher and Brocker, of Aldersgate Street, is an alien enemy; whether Mr. Brocker of the firm is a naturalised German; and whether any permission has been given to Mr. Schumacher to carry on his business in competition with British firms?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir John Simon)Mr. Schumacher is a German who has resided in England since 1889, and has been exempted on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee. Mr. Brocker is a naturalised British subject. The partners being resident in this country no permission is required under the existing law for the carrying on of the business.
§ Sir A. MARKHAMIs this alien enemy still carrying on a non-essential business?
§ Sir J. SIMONI cannot say whether the business is essential or non-essential; it is being carried on, but not with Germans.
§ Sir R. COOPERCan any Englishmen in Germany carry on business in the same circumstances?
§ 78. Sir A. MARKHAMasked the Home Secretary whether Carl Fuhr, residing in Well meadow Road, Catford, who has a business in Middlesex Street, in the City, is an alien enemy or a naturalised British subject?
§ Sir JOHN SIMONThe person to whom the hon. Baronet probably refers is an alien enemy and was interned in November last. He has a nephew of the same name and address who was interned in June last.
§ Sir A. MARKHAMHas he not been let out?
§ Sir J. SIMONI am sorry to disappoint the hon. Baronet—he has not.