§ 19. Captain W. BENNasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has taken the opinion of the Law Officers as to his power to arrest persons in England and deport them under the Restoration of Order in Ireland Act; and upon what words in the Act he is acting?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)I have nothing to add to the reply given on Monday, 6th June, except that the words of the Act are: "His Majesty in Council may issue Regulations under the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), for securing the restoration and maintenance of order in Ireland."
§ Captain BENNIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the remainder of the passage is "conferring on the Lord- 209 Lieutenant or the Chief Secretary." If that is so, how do the powers come to be conferred under the Regulations of the Home Secretary?
§ Mr. SHORTTBecause they are conferred by Regulation.
§ Captain BENNThe point of the question is, are the Regulations in consonance with the original Act? If so, what are the words? May I have an answer?
§ Major M. WOODHow are you going to restore order in Ireland by taking alleged criminals from England to Ireland?
§ Mr. SHORTTThey are not at liberty.
§ Captain BENNWhat are the words in the original Act conferring on the right hon. Gentleman the power to make these Regulations?
§ Mr. SHORTTThat is the question which I have already answered.