HC Deb 19 March 1917 vol 91 cc1576-7W
Mr. BROOKES

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Allies have a common policy for dealing with German subjects in their respective countries; and if he will state what differences in treatment exist.

Mr. BALFOUR

So far as I am aware, no common policy has been concerted between the Allied Governments for the purpose mentioned. To answer the second part of the question adequately it would be necessary to make an exhaustive examination and comparison of the numerous regulations and judicial decisions affecting enemy aliens resident in the different Allied countries, which would impose an undue strain upon the officials involved.