HC Deb 20 March 1917 vol 92 cc627-8W
Mr. GINNELL

asked the Home Secretary whether the written statement of a citizen of a neutral country undergoing punishment as a convict here for an alleged political offence is transmitted to the representative of the neutral country here or to the Government of that country; and whether the American citizens now political convicts at Lewes will be allowed to communicate, through the prison authorities, with the American Ambassador here, and with the American Government in the event of the Ambassador neglecting them?

Sir G. CAVE

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the Under-Secretary of State last Tuesday. If the prisoner referred to desires to make any representation as to his conviction or his treatment, he should address it to me.