HC Deb 04 March 1926 vol 192 cc1589-90
15. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Home Secretary whether steps are being taken to effect the arrest of William Pilbean and Alexander Bastone, attendants on Prince Ahmed Seif-ed-Din, when he escaped from incarceration; and at whose instance is this action being taken?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

After consultation with the Board of Control, I referred this matter to the Director of Public Prosecutions, and on his application the Hastings Justices recently issued a warrant for the arrest of the two men referred to for offences against Section 323 of the Lunacy Act. The men are believed to be out of the country.

Lieut.-Commander KENWOTHY

On whose initiation is this arrest being effected? Who has brought the matter forward?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I cannot say without notice.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

That inquiry is in the original question.

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I am very sorry, and I apologise to the hon. and gallant Gentleman. I admit that it is in the question. If the hon. and gallant Gentleman will put the question down again for this day week, I will answer it.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Or communicate it.