§ 48. Sir R. COOPERasked the Prime Minister if his inquiries into the position of enemy aliens and enemy businesses in this country are confined to information from officials who are administering these matters; and will he say what steps he has taken to ensure impartial guidance being given to him?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative; and as regards the second part, I can add nothing to previous replies on this subject.
§ Sir R. COOPERWould the Prime Minister be willing to receive a deputation from Members of this House upon this subject before he comes to a decision?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIf an application is made to the Prime Minister, I am sure he will be glad to consider it.
§ Mr. BILLINGI beg to give notice that unless the Government take some action between now and Monday, I shall ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House on Monday to call attention to the matter.