§ 11. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Home Secretary whether the passport of Mr. Harry Thaw, an American citizen, was endorsed by the British authorities in America before he sailed?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThe papers produced by Mr. Thaw on his arrival in the United Kingdom carried, I believe, a British visa granted in America before he sailed. But every alien 678 seeking to land in the United Kingdom must obtain leave to land, and this was refused to Mr. Thaw.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAIs there any liaison between the authorities in the United States and the authorities here?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI have caused an inquiry to be made into the circumstances under which the visa was granted.
§ Mr. THURTLECan the right hon. Gentleman say why Mr. Thaw was prevented from entering this country, while at the same time Mr. "A" was allowed to enter?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI have no jurisdiction in regard to anyone who is not an alien. Mr. Thaw was an alien, and I thought it was undesirable that he should have permission to come into this country.