HC Deb 16 June 1915 vol 72 cc651-2
14. Sir JOHN LONSDALE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if the enclosure which the War Office is making upon Clapham Common is for the purpose of an internment camp for alien enemies; if he is aware that although work was commenced on the ground a fortnight ago the fencing is not yet completed; if any limit of time has been imposed upon the contractor for the completion of the work; and at what date does he expect that the camp will be ready for occupation?

Mr. TENNANT

No, Sir, the enclosure is not for the purpose of an internment camp for alien enemies. This being so, the remaining portions of the hon. Member's question do not, I think, arise.