HC Deb 02 May 1940 vol 360 cc881-2
31. Colonel Burton

asked the Home Secretary how many of the advisory committees for the consideration of the status of aliens have met; how many cases have been heard; and how many aliens have been interned as the result of orders by such advisory committees?

Sir J. Anderson

I am informed that all the committees have met except one where, owing to the illness of the chairman, the first meeting has been fixed for the 6th instant. The committees have heard some 650 cases and have so far recommended the internment of 32 persons.

Colonel Burton

Is my right hon. Friend quite satisfied that sufficient weight is being given to the evidence?

Sir J. Anderson

Yes, Sir, quite satisfied.

Major-General Sir Alfred Knox

Are the sponsors called before these committees and are they cross-examined?

Sir J. Anderson

I answered that Question a few days ago.