§ 27. Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will forthwith lay upon the Table of the House the draft Order in Council which he proposes to issue under the powers of the Aliens. Restriction Bill when passed?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)I think the most convenient course will be for me to circulate to members of the Standing Committee to which this Bill has been referred a draft of the Order in Council, which as at present advised I should propose under the powers which would be given by the Bill. It must be understood, however, that this draft will necessarily be uncompleted and 306 will remain subject to correction till the time when, if the Bill becomes law, the Order is laid before the House as required by the Bill.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERIn view of the fact that this Order interests other Members of the House besides the Standing Committee, would the right hon. Gentleman lay a copy on the Table of the House?
§ Mr. SHORTTI will consider that point.