§ 31. Colonel Burtonasked 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. AndersonI 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 882 the 6th instant. The committees have heard some 650 cases and have so far recommended the internment of 32 persons.
§ Colonel BurtonIs my right hon. Friend quite satisfied that sufficient weight is being given to the evidence?
§ Sir J. AndersonYes, Sir, quite satisfied.
§ Major-General Sir Alfred KnoxAre the sponsors called before these committees and are they cross-examined?
§ Sir J. AndersonI answered that Question a few days ago.