§ 77. Sir R. COOPERasked the Home Secretary of State how many persons have been required to resume their original name since the Aliens Restriction Order in Council became absolute on 4th March, 1918; and in how many cases has he granted exemption under Clause 4 of this order?
§ Mr. BRACEArticle 25 A of the Aliens Restriction Order, which prohibits alien enemies from changing their names, was enacted, not on the 4th March, 1918, but on the 8th October, 1914, and covered all changes since the beginning of the War. Exemptions have been granted in thirty cases, of which twenty-six relate to British-born women who had married alien enemies. If there is any other alien enemy using a name other than that by which he was known before the war he is liable to prosecution.
§ Sir. R. COOPERHave any alien enemies resumed their original names?