§ Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that the wives of alien refugees from Nazi oppression, some of them British-born, were informed some little time ago that they could join their husbands in Australia; that they sold up their homes with that intention, and were ready to sail, only to be told later that those arrangements were postponed; and can he make a statement on this subject?
§ Mr. PeakeI much regret that it was necessary to postpone these arrangements and fully appreciate my hon. Friend's desire that a definite announcement should be made to the persons concerned at the earliest possible moment. I hope it will be possible to do so within the next few days.