HC Deb 08 May 1919 vol 115 c1083
26. Sir JOHN BUTCHER

asked the Homo Secretary the number of persons who, though nominally of German or Austrian nationality, were exempted from internment by the Home Office on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee as being friendly aliens, such as Poles and others?

Mr. SHORTT

I understand that, as stated by my predecessor on more than one occasion, the number is about 3,000.