HC Deb 27 June 1918 vol 107 cc1199-200
13. Colonel McCALMONT

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that certain aliens of enemy origin are stall permitted to reside on the coast of county Antrim; and whether he will say upon what date the naval and military authorities were last consulted as to the desirability of the removal of these people to more suitable areas?

Mr. SAMUELS

A few aliens of enemy origin are allowed to reside on the coast of county Antrim. Consultations have recently taken place as to the question of withdrawing residential permits from alien enemies. I cannot give the precise dates.

Colonel McCALMONT

Can the right hon. Gentleman state definitely that the presence of these particular aliens has been brought to the notice of the naval and military authorities; and, if not, why?

Mr. SAMUELS

I have no further information at present that I can give in reply.

Colonel McCALMONT

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that this is the third question I have put on this subject?

Sir E. CARSON

Why are aliens of enemy origin permitted to reside on the coast? That is a question very much exercising the public.

Sir J. CRAIG

Will the right hon. Gentleman give permission to the Ulster people themselves to turn out these aliens?

Mr. SAMUELS

Consultations have been taking place about the matter.