§ 34. Mr. R. McNEILLasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the complaints made by people in the neighbourhood of Grassington on account of the aliens there interned being frequently seen without any guard whatever in the village, and especially in the public-houses; and whether he will take steps to have these aliens confined to their place of internment and only allowed at large with proper guards and subject to discipline?
§ Sir G. CAVEYes, Sir; careful inquiry was made into these complaints, and the local chief constable declared himself satisfied with the arrangements made for the employment and supervision of these men, which I mentioned in my reply to the hon. Member on the 8th July. There have been no further complaints for some time past.
§ Sir J. D. REESIs it possible to provide guards for small parties of two or three?
§ Sir G. CAVEWe cannot always provide guards for small parties.