HC Deb 05 March 1941 vol 369 cc911-2
33. Mr. Mander

asked the Prime Minister whether it is still proposed to introduce legislation conferring compulsory powers on Allied Governments in this country to call up their nationals?

Mr. Attlee

Yes, Sir. It is proposed to introduce legislation whereby Allied nationals in this country could be compulsorily called up for service in the Allied Armed Forces. As stated in the reply given to my hon. Friend on this subject on 3rd December last, the matter is complicated in its details and requires careful consideration.

Mr. Mander

Is it proposed to set up foreign courts in this country?

Mr. Attlee

As the matter is still under consideration, I could not give details at present. The hon. Member will realise that it is very new to have any such thing in this country, and it requires a great deal of care in working out the details.

Mr. Mander

I appreciate that, but, as exactly the same answer was given me many months ago, when can we anticipate something more definite?