§ 41. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has now perused the one or more affidavits of Charles Sarno produced in the High Court of Justice at the hearing of the applications made for a writ of habeas corpus; whether Charles Sarno deposed on oath that he was willing to enter the British Army; and what action he proposes to take?
Mr. SAMUELI have obtained a copy of the affidavit made by Sarno on the 18th July for the purpose of his first application to the High Court, in which he stated that 1043 he was willing to join the British Army. He had previously, however, volunteered the information to the police, on 16th June, that he did not propose to join the British or any other Army. In any case, I would repeat that the decision to deport this man had nothing to do with any question of military service. I may add that his removal from this country, which will be effected as soon as the arrangements can be completed, will comply with his latest wishes as expressed in a petition dated 31st July, namely, that he may be sent to Russia as soon as possible in order to aid his country against her enemies.