HC Deb 01 July 1918 vol 107 cc1397-8
53. Sir H. DALZIEL

asked the Prime Minister whether in certain cases the Home Office have declined to intern alien enemies in this country, notwithstanding the recommendation of its own Advisory Committee that such persons were dangerous to the State?

Mr. HEWINS

My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. I understand that in no case have the Home Office failed to intern any person whom the Advisory Committee reported to be dangerous.

Sir H. DALZIEL

"Reported to be dangerous!" That is not my question. Does my hon. Friend state that no person was recommended to be interned by this Committee, consisting of two judges and many influential Members of this House?

Mr. HEWINS

If my hon. Friend will put any cases, I will have them investigated.

Mr. BILLING

Answer the question!

Mr. SPEAKER

The question relates to persons who are "dangerous to the State."

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