HC Deb 03 July 1918 vol 107 cc1733-4W
Colonel FABER

asked the Prime Minister if he will consider the desirability of disfranchising all persons of enemy origin before the next election?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The answer is in the negative. A somewhat similar proposal which was made during the Debate on the Representation of the People Bill was negatived by the House.

Colonel FABER

asked the Prime Minister if he is aware that not one share in any Australian company is now held by a person of enemy origin; and whether he will carry out the same principle in this country?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I am informed that the statement in the first part of the question is inaccurate.

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