HC Deb 04 July 1940 vol 362 cc992-3
36. Sir T. Moore

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that servants' registry offices are still sending alien, including German, servants to all parts of the country; and what control is kept over this activity?

Sir J. Anderson

There are two forms of control. First, an alien who changes her address is required to inform the police of the change, and there is an obligation on the householder to see that this requirement is complied with. Secondly, as regards areas which are Aliens Protected Areas, an alien cannot move to an address in such an area without obtaining the special permission of the chief constable.

Sir T. Moore

Would my right hon. Friend consider issuing instructions that instead of these servants being sent by registries throughout the country, their names should first be sent to my right hon. Friend so as to ensure that they should not be sent where they ought not to go?

Sir J. Anderson

An alien ought not to be at large at all anywhere in the country inside a protected area.