§ 55. Mr. KINGasked the Home Secretary whether Milly Witcop, of 33, Dunstan Houses, Stepney Green, was arrested on 29th July, taken to Tine Street Police Station, kept there over six days, then removed to Holloway, was there refused the usual visits from friends, and is still being treated as a criminal though no charge has been brought against her; what official is responsible for the arrest of this innocent lady; and what action he proposes to take?
§ Mr. BRACEThis woman was arrested under the Defence of the Realm Regulations and detained first at Vine Street Police Station and afterwards in Holloway Prison, where she is now interned in pursuance of an-Order under Regulation 14B. She has been visited several times by her sisters and her child, and she is not being treated as a' criminal. Subject to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on any representations which she may make to them, she will be detained in internment in the interests of the public safety and the defence of the Realm.
§ Mr. KINGWill she have the benefit of the promise made that a written statement of her offence or the ground of her detention will be given her?
§ Mr. BRACEIf my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has made a promise my hon. Friend may be quite sure that it will be carried out.
§ 54. Mr. KINGasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the uncertainty in connection with the warnings to employers not to employ men liable to military service; and whether any penalty will be, or can be, imposed on persons who employ friendly aliens of military age not called up by their respective Governments?
§ Mr. FORSTERI am not aware of any uncertainty on the subject of the employment of men liable to military service. The Military Service Act does not apply to aliens.
§ Mr. KINGCan it be officially announced that there is no reason why employers in the East End of London should not employ friendly aliens of military age? There is really a good deal of doubt on the matter—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member is making a statement.