HC Deb 03 June 1918 vol 106 c1250W
Mr. KING

asked the Home Secretary whether a number of alien enemies have been removed from internment in Ireland; have they been brought to England; and, if so, what is the reason for the transfer at a time when transport to and from Ireland is specially congested?

Sir G. CAVE

For reasons of economy the military authorities decided some time ago to close the camp for civilian prisoners of war at Oldcastle in Ireland, and with my concurrence to transfer the inmates to the camps in the Isle of Man. The transfer has recently taken place.