§ Sir H. Williamsasked the Home Secretary whether the specific allegations made against citizens of friendly countries detained under Regulation 12 (5A) are communicated to the aliens concerned, and, if so, by whom?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonThe grounds on which orders are made for the detention of aliens under Article 12 (5A) of the Aliens Order vary according to the circumstances of the particular case. As my hon. Friend is aware, aliens detained under this provision have, with very few exceptions, an oppor-2008W tunity of appearing before an Advisory Committee and I am anxious that they should be given every opportunity of knowing the nature of the allegations made against them and of explaining their activities. But in the interests of national security the right must be reserved to withhold particulars which, on security grounds, should not be disclosed.