§ 36. Mr. KINGasked the Home Secretary whether he has inquired into the case of Charles Sarno, a Russian subject, who left Russia sixteen years ago as. a political refugee, and who has lived in this country for years and was ready to join the British Army; why this man was apprehended, imprisoned, and destined for deportation to Russia; whether he was saved from deportation and exile in Siberia solely by the Grant by the High Court on the 25th July of a rule of habeas corpus; whether any deportation order for Sarno was signed; if not, why he has been so treated; and whether reparation and an apology will be tended to Mr. Sarno?
Mr. SAMUELAs this case has been brought before the Court again I cannot say anything in the matter except that I do not accept the accuracy of any of the statements or suggestions in the question.
§ Mr. KINGDoes the right hon. Gentleman really mean to say that he signed an order of deportation and that the police did not know it?
Mr. SAMUELI cannot add anything to the answer I have given. As the matter is sub judice it would be improper for me to discuss it in the House.
§ Mr. KINGI beg to give notice that I shall call attention to this case on the Third Reading of the Consolidated Fund Bill.
§ Mr. SPEAKERI would point out to the hon. Member that if the case is before the Court that would be a very improper thing to do.