Mr. DOYLEasked the Home Secretary if his attention has been called to the open manner in which Chinamen, especially 1558W in large ports, entice and trap young girls into their establishments, afterwards making them partners and helpers in carrying out nefarious practices; and what steps he proposes to take to strengthen the hands of the police and to place such people under stricter surveillance?
§ Mr. SHORTTFrom the information at my disposal, I do not think that the suggestion in this question is well founded. The Chinese, of course, frequently marry, or live with English women, treating them as a general rule well, and apart from gambling and opium smoking, they are a law-abiding community. If my hon. Friend will inform me of any concrete cases the police will make enquiry.