HC Deb 18 March 1918 vol 104 c659
79. Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD

asked the Home Secretary whether in every case British subjects and aliens have been interned only on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee or whether the Home Office has interned anyone contrary to the advice of the Committee?

Mr. BRACE

I presume the question refers to British subjects and alien friends interned under Regulation 14b. In these cases the Internment Order is made in the first instance on the recommendation of the competent military authority, but the person with respect to whom the Order is made has the right to appeal to the Advisory Committee. In no case has internment been maintained contrary to the advice of the Committee