§ 19. Mr. JAMES BROWNasked the Home Secretary how it is proposed to administer the provisions of the Aliens Restriction Bill, 1919, concerning the members of ships' crews and passengers; whether it is proposed to revert to the practice that obtained under the Aliens Act, l905; whether it is the intention to continue the present arrangements or to create a permanent staff of officials under the sole control of the Home Office; and, 544 if so, what would be the cost to the State as compared with the cost under the Aliens Act, 1905?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThe work of the staff engaged in the administration of the new provisions with regard to aliens at the ports will be much greater in amount than that which was required under the Aliens Act of 1905. It will also in many respects be very different in character, and the organisation of the staff, which must in the main be under the direct control of the Home Office, will necessarily be largely based on the experience gained during the War. I am not at the present moment in a position to make any detailed statement in the matter.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERCan the hon. Gentleman tell us when the Order in Council so long promised will be circulated?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI hope that particular Order in Council will be circulated before the Committee meets to consider the Aliens Restriction Bill
§ Sir J. BUTCHERWill he give it to us a week or two before that Bill goes into-Committee?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI cannot say, because I do not know when the Aliens. Restriction Bill will come before a Committee.