§ Mr. LUNNasked the Home Secretary whether lie is aware that Carlos K. de la Exosura (A 17) is in Reading Gaol; that this man was born in Spain of Spanish parents, was arrested on board a neutral vessel in neutral waters travelling from one neutral port to another, was brought before Sir Frederick Dickenson at Bow Street, London, in January, 1916, was discharged by this magistrate and told he could leave this country, was immediately rearrested without any charge being proffered against him, and has been in prison ever since; whether he will state on what charge this man is being detained in prison; whether he can now be released; and, if not, whether he can be given a public trial?
§ Mr. SHORTTThis man, who had been using an assumed name and a passport which did not belong to him, was interned in February, 1916, under Defence of the Realm Regulation 14b. His case was investigated, and he himself was heard by1398W the Advisory Committee appointed under that Regulation, who reported that the case was one of the gravest which had come before them. In accordance with the promise given by myself and my predecessors that these internments should not continue longer than is necessary for the public safety, the case has recently been reviewed, and it was decided last week that the man should now be released and deported from the country, and the necessary arrangements are being made.
§ Mr. LUNNasked the Home Secretary if he is aware that a young Norwegian journalist, named Zachariassen, was arrested in London on the 16th instant without being charged with any offence; and whether this man is still in prison or has been released?
§ Mr. SHORTTOn the receipt of information which satisfied me that this man's presence in this country was dangerous to the national interests, I made a deportation order against him, and in pursuance of that order he was arrested and has been sent back to his own country.