52. Major NEWMANasked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government to make it impossible, either by legislation or Order in Council, for an alien or neutral, whether naturalised or not, to at present acquire by purchase, assignment, or gift, land in the United Kingdom?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWAdequate protection against any such danger as is suggested in the question can be secured under the Defence of the Realm Regulations. General legislation as proposed in the question is not considered to be necessary.
§ Mr. BILLINGCan enemy banks purchase land in this country to-day?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member has already been asked to give notice of that question.