HC Deb 05 May 1919 vol 115 c628W
Sir JOHN BUTCHER

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the interest felt in all parts of the House as to the scope of the Order in Council to be made under the Aliens Restriction Bill when passed, he will lay a draft of this Order upon the Table of the House at the earliest opportunity?

Mr. SHORTT

My hon. and learned Friend will appreciate the difficulty of laying upon the Table an Order in Council under powers given by an Act which has not yet been passed, but I think the object which we both have in view will be met by circulating a draft of the Order to all members of the Committee. I will also see that extra copies are made available for other Members who wish to see the draft.