§ Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Home Secretary whether the enemy alien husbands of British-born wives are to be sent from Alexandra Park to Frimley; and, if so, whether this decision will be reconsidered in view of the difficulty and expense involved to the wives and families in visiting their husbands?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe enemy aliens in the Alexandra Palace are being sent to Frimley. I regret the inconvenience involved in the longer journey for visits, but I fear the decision must stand, as the Alexandra Palace is urgently required by the Government for other purposes.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Home Secretary whether the transfer of enemy 1714W aliens to Frimley is a permanent or temporary change; and whether, before Frimley was decided on, the camp was inspected as to its suitability from a health point of view?
Captain GUESTMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. The occupation of the camp at Frith Hill, Frimley, by interned aliens is temporary. The camp has been used in the past for accommodating prisoners of war without adverse report as to its suitability from a health point of view during the summer months. It has recently been inspected and is considered quite satisfactory as a tented camp during the summer months.