2. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for India whether two of four Germans interned from Bangalore have been exempted from repatriation; if so, whether any other Germans have been exempted in like manner; and whether, in view of the mischief done by German missionaries and others in India, the policy of exclusion will be strictly enforced?
§ Mr. FISHERAn official communique appears in the Indian papers regarding the two Germans referred to. It is stated that one of them had resided in India for 34 years and the other for 27 years, that both, had severed all connection with their native country, were married to British-born wives and had daughters married to British officers. Other Germans have been exempted from repatriation for very special reasons. Inquiries have already been made as to the number. The Government of India have every intention of enforcing the policy of exclusion strictly.