HC Deb 24 October 1940 vol 365 cc1155-6W
Mr. Leach

asked the Home Secretary whether he has yet come to a decision in the case of Dr. Flehinger, late master of the Bradford Grammar School, refugee from Dachau Camp, now Class C, interned in the Isle of Man after being permitted to take the above scholastic post by the Board of Education; and can he say why Regulations 8 and 19, Cmd. 6223, have not yet secured this man's release?

Mr. H. Morrison

I am glad to be able to inform my hon. Friend that the release of Dr. Flehinger has now been authorised.

Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Home Secretary whether he will consider setting up family camps for friendly alien internees?

Mr. Morrison

I would refer the hon. Member to the replies given on the 10th and 17th October to similar Questions by the hon. Member for North Lambeth (Mr. G. Strauss).

Captain Elliston

asked the Home Secretary (1) whether justices have been advised in reference to the transfer of victuallers' licences in cases where the licencee has been interned as an enemy alien;

(2) Whether any instructions have been given to licensing justices and the police regarding the renewal of victuallers' licences held by enemy aliens?

Mr. Morrison

No, Sir. I do not consider that any intervention on my part is called for in these matters. I think questions of renewal and transfer of licences can safely be left for the justices to decide in the light of local circumstances, and on the facts of each particular case.