HC Deb 15 August 1940 vol 364 cc987-8W
Mr. Mander

asked the Home Secretary whether he will give an assurance that, after seeing the working of Regula- tion 39BA, he will consult with hon. Members interested, with a view to the amendment of the Regulation or consideration of some other method of securing the desired result of only sentencing malicious action tending to help the enemy?

Sir J. Anderson

In view of the steps already taken, as explained in the answer given to my hon. Friend last Thursday, I do not expect that the administration of this Regulation will give rise to further difficulties in the future: but, if such difficulties should arise at any time, I have no doubt that arrangements could be made for consultation with hon. Members as suggested in the Question.