§ 52. Lord CHARLES BERESFORDasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that well-to-do alien enemies are at present driving about the country in motor cars; and whether the Government will take, steps to prohibit the use of motor cars, motor cycles, and cycles by uninterned alien enemies?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. McKenna)The Prime Minister has asked me to reply to this question. I am not aware that alien enemies are driving about the country in motor-cars. The possession of motor-cars and motor-cycles by alien enemies, except with the written permission of the police, was prohibited by the Aliens Restriction Order made on the 5th of August last. Further, if an alien enemy travels more than five miles from his place of residence—whether in a hired motor-car or otherwise—without a permit from the police, he is liable to arrest. I believe the law has been vigorously enforced, but if the Noble Lord has any information in his possession, I should be glad if he would let me have it.