§ Sir H. NIELDasked the Home Secretary if he will state the number of aliens, enemy and other, at present residing in the London area?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe latest returns show 65,359 male and 48,649 female aliens in the Metropolitan Police district, of whom 7,037 and 6,777 are of enemy nationality. These figures do not include Belgian refugees, who are in course of repatriation.
§ Sir H. NIELDasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he can now fix a date and time to receive the deputation appointed jointly by the Unionist War Committee and a separate meeting of Members, the request for which was made to him on the 14th February, in connection with the repatriation of enemy aliens and the prohibition against their immigration; and whether he is aware of the opinion among Members that the dealing with this subject, in view of the promises made at the General Election, is one which brooks no delay?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWOn the 17th of February I intimated my readiness to receive the deputation referred to by my hon. Friend and I have arranged to do so to-morrow.