§ 23. Mr. Boothbyasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the observations of Lord Justice Goddard in the case of Arbon versus Anderson and Others, on the subject of the relationship between solicitor and client; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonAs I have indicated in replies to previous Questions on this subject, this is a matter in which conflicting considerations arise. The persons detained under the Regulation are of differing types and include from time to time persons suspected of being enemy agents. In addition, therefore, to the considerations mentioned by the learned Judge there are also considerations of national security to which I must give due weight. I am, however, reviewing the whole policy in the light of the observations made by his Lordship.
§ Mr. BoothbyIn making this review, will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the learned Judge pointed out that all ordinary prisoners had the right or consultation and communication with their solicitors and that this right is violated only in the case of people who are detained?
§ Mr. MorrisonI am aware of what the learned Judge said on this point, but there are considerations about these cases which distinguish them from ordinary prisoners.