§ Dr. Hillasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the shortage of medical men, he will now consider the application made by the Royal Society, on 22nd November, 1940, for the release from internment of Dr. Roberto Bolaffi, a doctor of British parentage, who served, before his internment, as medical officer in a British ship?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI am advised that Dr. Bolaffi's nationality is Italian. His case has been fully reviewed by the Italian Advisory Committee and I am glad to say that I authorised his release from internment on 22nd May.
§ Dr. Hillasked the Home Secretary what is the present position of R. A. V. Herz, a German subject with British connections, educated in this country, who was interned and deported to Australia, was informed, on 30th November, 1940, of his impending release but, according to the latest information, is still interned?
§ Mr. MorrisonAs my hon. Friend knows, release cannot be effected in Australia, and involves the return of the alien to this country. The shipping accommodation is limited, but as I stated in reply to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Westhoughton (Mr. Rhys Davis) on 27th May, my representative in Australia is endeavouring to take advantage of any shipping facilities available for the return to this country of aliens whose release I am prepared to authorise and who are willing to undertake the voyage.