HC Deb 29 November 1916 vol 88 cc317-8
24. Mr. RICHARD LAMBERT

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that Mr. D. Thomas Curtin has had his passport cancelled by the American Government; and, if so, whether, and on what terms, he will be free to leave this country if he so desires?

Mr. HOPE

With regard to the first part of the question I have no official information. The second part should be addressed to the Home Office.

Mr. LAMBERT

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that a statement to the effect that the passport has been taken away by the American Government appeared in the "New York World," and will he make inquiry?

Mr. HOPE

No, Sir; I do not think it is a case for making any inquiry.

Mr. LAMBERT

Is it not rather important that a gentleman whose passport has been taken away by the American Government should not be allowed to enter prohibited areas where no alien is allowed to enter?

Mr. HOPE

The Home Office is quite alive to the situation on the assumption that the passport has been withdrawn.

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