§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Home Secretary whether he has any information regarding Leo Zabel and Walter Zabel, both of 10, St. Albans Road, Moseley, Birmingham; whether they are both of military age; whether they were born in Germany of German parents; whether, when residing in Birmingham in pre-war days, they claimed to be Germans, and were of strong German sympathies; why, if they are Germans, they are not interned; and why, if they are English, they are not serving in the Army?
§ Sir G. CAVEThese two men are British subjects, born in this country of German parents, who came here in 1886. They are both of military age, but are retained in their civil employment, in which they are badged as skilled workmen. My inquiries show that they are and have always been regarded as thoroughly loyal and British in their sentiments, and I shall be glad if the hon. Member will inform me of his grounds for suggesting the contrary.