56. Mr. LAMBERTasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that Mr. Georges Ozon, of 4, New Kent Road, S.E., who sought refuge in England before the War in order to escape prosecution in France on account of his connection with the political agitation against the Three Years' Military Service Bill, has been detained since 8th November at Cannon Row Police Station; that no charge has been preferred against him; that he has not been allowed to secure the advice of a solicitor; and whether he will now be released in default of a charge being brought against him?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Herbert Samuel)Georges Ozon refused to return to France voluntarily to perform his military service and was arrested with a view to the enforcement of his military duty to our Ally. In consequence of representations made on his behalf, he was released a week ago pending further inquiries. An application from his solicitors for an interview was received on 14th November, and the interview would have been allowed but for the fact of the prisoner being released on the following day.