HC Deb 15 March 1945 vol 409 c402W
Sir L. Lyle

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury how many Japanese are employed, respectively, in Government Departments.

Mr. Peake

There is no record of authority having been given for the employment in a Government Department of any Japanese national.

Sir L. Lyle

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Japanese nationals in this country are interned; and whether any restrictions are placed on the movements of those not interned, as is the case with other enemy aliens.

Mr. H. Morrison

Of the Japanese who were not exchanged for British subjects 12 remain interned in this country. Those who are not interned are subject to ail the special restrictions applicable to aliens of enemy nationality, unless in any particular case I am fully satisfied that an individual can be exempted from them without prejudice to the interests of national security.