HC Deb 07 August 1916 vol 85 cc659-60
29. Sir E. CORNWALL

asked the Home Secretary if he has considered what legal authority he will need after the War, when his powers conferred by the Defence of the Realm Act are abrogated, effectively to deal with those Germans who have hitherto been resident in this country, but who are now known to be and to have been enemies in disguise?

Mr. SAMUEL

This is one of the questions which are engaging the attention of the Government, but I am not at present in a position to make a statement.

Sir E. CORNWALL

Are we to be at the mercy of these people after the War?

Mr. SAMUEL

I cannot say yet whether fresh legislation will be necessary, or whether a continuance of the existing powers will be sought.

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