Internees.

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Civil Defence. – in the House of Commons at on 19 June 1941.

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Photo of Mr Herbert Morrison Mr Herbert Morrison , Hackney South

When aliens, as distinct from British subjects, are interned, details are not furnished in the same sense as for British subjects. I think that is right. In the course of these proceedings it was perfectly clear that the apprehensions of the authorities were justified. It must be understood that the proceedings under this Order must be different from the proceedings in a court of law.