§ 62. Mr. BILLINGasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the fact that Baron von Bissing was released from internment on 6th November; and on what grounds he was interned and on what grounds he was released?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir George Cave)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. This man, who was interned on the ground of hostile origin more than two years ago; has not 388 been released from internment; but, as it appears from a recent medical report that his health is greatly impaired and that a continuation of the internment would endanger his life, he has been allowed to go to a nursing home for a fortnight on condition that he shall not communicate with anyone except his wife and family and the staff of the home. The question of his subsequent treatment, which will depend on his health, will be considered when that period expires.
§ Mr. BILLINGIs he kept under any guard at the nursing home, or is he quite free?
§ Sir G. CAVEThe police keep a watch. on this man, of course.