5. Lieut. - Colonel Sir FREDERICK HALLasked the Home Secretary whether the official in the aliens registration department who assisted an Italian named Antonio Perotti to obtain a bogus registration certificate is still employed in that department; and whether any legal proceedings have been or will be taken against the person concerned?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONit has not been found possible to obtain evidence justifying a criminal charge against any individual in respect of the irregularity mentioned, which occurred more than two years ago.
Sir F. HALLIs my hon. and gallant Friend aware that although it occurred a long time ago it has only just been brought before us, and that this man has only just been sent back to Italy?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONI am aware of that fact, but the fact is also that the incident occurred two years ago.
§ Sir V. HENDERSONNo, Sir.
§ Sir V. HENDERSONMany criminal acts never come to light.